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WorksheetsUS Unit 3 Multiple choice Exam
Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
Which of the following was an effect of the publication of Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle (1906)?
It aided the growth of federal social services.
It contributed to the development of settlement houses.
It influenced the passage of the Meat Inspection Act.
It led to the development of child labor laws.
In the late 1800s, factories were generally
dangerous and difficult places to work.
employing men almost exclusively.
paying a living wage and offering benefits.
staffed by fewer workers than the average farm.
During the period from 1880 to 1920, the majority of immigrants to the United States settled in urban areas in the North mainly because
most immigrants had lived in cities in their native countries.
labor unions gave financial help to immigrants willing to work in the factories.
rapid industrialization had created many job opportunities.
the Populist Party was successful in preventing immigrants from buying farmland.
In the late 19th century, anti-immigration feelings developed in the United States primarily because
immigrants competed with native-born Americans for jobs.
immigrants were seeking elective office in the national government.
most immigrants were richer and better educated than native-born citizens.
the government’s social welfare programs for immigrants were becoming too expensive.
“There are too many foreigners and undesirables coming into the United States. Let’s pull up the ladder.” This statement best illustrates the concept of
reverse discrimination
populism.
nativism.
social mobility.
The Americanization movement of the early twentieth century sought to
assimilate ethnic immigrant groups into the dominant culture.
restrict the military involvement of the United States in foreign conflicts.
protect domestic businesses from foreign competition.
diminish the role of government in the regulation of industry.
Which factor most limited the growth of labor unions during the late 1800's?
Most factory workers were satisfied with their wages and working conditions.
Most employers were very hostile toward workers' efforts to organize.
Workers preferred to negotiate with factory owners as individuals rather than as members of a group.
The Federal Government declared that unions were illegal.
The Industrial Revolution encouraged more Americans to settle
in the Northeast and Midwest.
on the Great Plains.
on the East and West coasts.
in the Southeast and Southwest.
An experience of the majority of immigrants to the United States was that they
were rapidly assimilated into the predominant lifestyle.
joined radical political parties to bring about economic reform.
frequently met resentment.
settled in rural areas where cheap land was available.
Political machines in major US cities during the Gilded Age often controlled local elections by
passing laws that prevented some people from voting.
providing people with services and favors in exchange for their votes.
donating money to help register new voters.
being sure the newspapers covered the candidates fairly.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, urban immigrants generally supported local political machines that
discouraged the new immigrants from participating in civic affairs.
were usually supported by urban reformers.
provided essential services to the immigrants.
reminded immigrants of political practices in their homelands.
The muckraking journalists associated with the Progressive Era were known primarily for their
willingness to expose the corruption of U.S. society.
articles supporting the economic benefits of laissez-faire economics.
use of the media to advocate the passage of the Equal Right Amendment.
support for the formation of U.S. military alliances with European countries.
One effect of monopolies on the United States economy is that they tend to
reduce business competition.
keep prices low.
lead to a greater variety in the price and quality for a particular product.
give consumers a greater choice in goods they can purchase.
Which term best describes United States economic policy during the era of the rise of big business (1865-1900)?
Welfare-state capitalism.
Marxism.
Laissez-faire capitalism.
Mercantilism.
Manufacturing became an important part of the Northern economy because
there were too few rivers to run water-powered factories.
the shorter growing season limited the crops farmers could produce.
there were not enough cities where farmers could ship their crops.
the climate was too arid for crop production.
Social Darwinism explained the success of industrial tycoons by saying that these business leaders
had overcome and eliminated weaker competitors.
had been born into wealthy or privileged families.
had succeeded by way of government regulation.
supported labor reform and other progressive reforms.
Which of the following correctly describes the working conditions that most workers faced?
safe environments with few accidents
equal pay for men and women
a variety of tasks to perform
long hours with low pay
What was a main reason that African Americans migrated to the cities during the late 1800s and early 1900s?
They wanted to own a home.
They wanted to get an education.
They wanted to become musicians.
They wanted to escape discrimination.
What is one factor that allowed skyscrapers to be built?
Elevators had already been invented.
Urban planners had established green spaces.
Agricultural areas had developed ways to grow more food.
Mass transit had been established in major metropolitan areas.
Which development made it possible to construct this type of building?
The invention of a new process for manufacturing steel
The government’s focus on educating engineers
The manufacturing of glass that blocks ultraviolet sun rays
The importation of stronger kinds of wood
Which title best completes this diagram?
Innovations in the Cottage Industry
Causes of Rural Development
Expansion of Employees’ Rights
Reasons for Urbanization
Which change correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram?
The US property values decreased
Many people began to vote for Republican candidates
Many people moved to urban areas (cities)
The US changed the government election policy
Which term BEST describes the United States government's policies towards Big Business during the Gilded Age?
Regulatory
Mercantilist
Laissez-faire
Progressive
According to this image, what impacts did factories have on living conditions? Check ALL that apply
better housing
pollution
lack of disposal of waste
lack of fresh water
What is Urbanization?
Growth of Cities
The Growth of Inventions
The challenge of immigration
The growth of farms
Which trend of the late 1800s correctly replaces the question make in this cause-and-effect diagram?
The number of immigrants from Europe declined
The government passed laissez-faire laws
People moved from rural to urban areas
Settlement houses lost federal funding
Large buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled chiefly by machine.
Factories
Trade Unions
Child Labor
Division of Labor
An engine that uses steam to generate power.
Steam Engine
Mechanization
Technological Innovation
Industrialization
An economic system where the means of production are privately owned and operated for profit.
Capitalism
Factories
Socialism
Child Labor
An economic system where the means of production are owned and controlled by the state or public.
Socialism
Laissez-Faire
Trade Unions
Capitalism
The use of children in industry or business, especially when illegal or considered inhumane.
Child Labor
Mass Production
Cottage Industry
Division of Labor
The production of large quantities of a standardized article by an automated mechanical process.
Mass Production
Railroads
Technological Innovation
Factories
Organizations formed by workers to protect their rights and interests.
Trade Unions
Child Labor
Division of Labor
Urbanization
What is the process of changing from working largely or exclusively by hand or with animals to doing that work with machinery.
Mechanization
Industrialization
Child Labor
Technological Innovation
Raw materials, such as coal, oil, timber, and copper, that industrialists could obtain cheaply in the United States.
natural resources
gross-national product
open range
free enterprise
When a group of people move to a different country with the purpose of living there permanently.
immigration
innovation
integration
industrial
Before industrialization, the majority of people worked on farms.
After industrialization, the majority of people worked
in factories
assembly lines
in schools
machines
Before industrialization work was done by human and/or animal labor.
How did most work get done after industrialization?
fulcrums
machines
alien crystal technology
assembly lines
Before industrialization most of the goods that were produced were made by skilled craftsmen that worked on one thing until it was complete.
After industrialization, most of the goods were made in factories using this mode of production
assembly lines
factories
machines
the hamster wheel
Which of the following best describes the impact of industrialization on the environment?
It had minimal environmental impact.
It led to significant environmental pollution.
It improved environmental conditions.
It had no impact on environmental conditions.
None of the above.
What is this invention that revolutionized communication during the industrialization period?
Telephone
Telegraph
Radio
Television
What Process revolutionized the steel industry?
Caregie Process
Rockefeller Process
Bessemer Process
Ford Process
Who was known for employing the concept of vertical integration?
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Henry Ford
J.P. Morgan
Which act aimed to prevent the formation of monopolies?
Sherman Antitrust Act
Homestead Act
Indian Removal Act
Tariff Act
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 aimed to:
Restrict the immigration of Chinese Laborers
Encourage Chinese immigration for labor
Provide Citizenship to all Chinese immigranta
Grant voting rights to Chinese immigrants
Which location served as the gateway for many European immigrants to the United States during this period?
Angel Island
Alcatraz Island
Ellis Island
Catalina Island
Vertical Integration involves
Owning all stages of the production process
Owning different businesses to dominate a market
Collaborating with competitors to dominate a market
Specializing a specific stage of production
The Gentlemen's Agreement of 1907 was an informal agreement between
Japan and Russia
Japan and China
United States and Japan
United States and Mexico
Horizontal integration is best exemplified by
Rockefeller's Standard Oil Trust
Carnegie Steel Company
Ford Motor Company
Washington Electric Corporation
What was the impact of political machines in United States cities during the late 19th century and early 20th century?
They promoted transparency and accountability in government
They facilitated corruption and often controlled local politics
They worked towards promoting equal voting rights for al citizens
They prioritized environmental conservation efforts in urban areas.
Who is credited with inventing the light bulb, impacting urbanization and industrialization?
Thomas Edison
Nikola Tesla
Alexander Graham Bell
Samuel Moarse
Define Tenements
Immigrants primarily from Southern and Eastern Europe: Italy, Asia, China, and Poland
Single family dwellings divided into multiple living spaces to accommodate the new growth of population in the United States. They were often poorly lit, cramped, and lacked plumbing and good ventilation
Federal law signed by President Chester Arthur in 1882 prohibiting all immigration of Chinese laborers.
Immigrants primarily from Northern and Western Europe: England, Ireland, and Germany
Population shift from rural areas to urban areas
The period known as the "Gilded Age" can be explained as
a time when all Americans were wealthy and healthy.
an era when American military power was very great.
a time when many in society were very rich, but many more were very poor.
the time before we all cared
Why did many immigrants move to American cities?
There were jobs in the factories.
There was space for farming.
Their parents told them to.
Farmers did not welcome immigrants.
Where was Angel Island located?
San Francisco
New York City
Chicago
New Orleans
The Jungle is an example of what type of Journalism?
Muckraking
Photojournalism
Opinion piece
Essay
Gave everyone the right to vote
Gave every man the right to vote
What was the main focus of Jacob Riis's crusade as a social reformer?
Improving life for the poor
Promoting his own career
Gaining wealth and fame
Advocating for the wealthy
What country gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
England
Germany
Russia
France
China
Who designed the internal grid structure that supports the statue?
Thomas Edison
Henry Ford
Isaac Newton
Antoine Lavoisier
Gustave Eiffel
What is the Statue of Liberty holding high in her right hand?
Sword
Flag
Nothing
Torch
Pen
Who was the sculptor that designed the Statue of Liberty?
Pablo Picasso
Henry Moore
Auguste Rodin
Jasper Johns
Frederic Bartholdi
Why was the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire so deadly?
Because the fire department couldn't get to the fire.
Because there was no fire prevention in the building.
Because there was only one working elevator.
All of these.
Because of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire in 1911, today it is illegal to _______ any doors of a building from the inside.
Immigrants from China and Japan tended to settle in which region of the United States?
East
South
West
Midwest
The United States is a nation of ____________________ and their descendants.
immigrants
skilled workers
melting pot
farmland
A common image used to describe the ways immigrants became Americans is the ______________
immigrants
skilled workers
melting pot
farmland
"The New Colossus" a poem about the Statue of Liberty was written by ___________
China
Russia
Lazarus
Ellis Island
To escape pogroms, many Jewish immigrants fled _________ for the United States.
China
Russia
Lazarus
Ellis Island
Ikea has recently begun to buy out forests in order to produce lumber and then build their furniture to sell in their stores across the world. This is an example of....
A monopoly
Vertical Integration
Horizontal Integration
Free Enterprise
In 2012 Facebook purchased Instagram, this is an example of
A trust
Laissez Faire
Horizontal Integration
Vertical Integration
Which vocabulary term is most closely related to AMERICANIZATION (becoming more American in your behavior)
Pogrom
Refugee
Nativism
Assimilation
Which immigrant group valued education and was the most highly educated?
Jewish
Mexican
Italian
Chinese
The Pendleton Act helped by what?
A. establishing a biological study of candidates genetics best suited for government jobs.
B. required all voters to register their children in an attempt to create more votes for the Egalitarian Party.
C. requiring people to take exams to determine if they were qualified for government jobs, rather than by political association.
D. Forcing all Immigrants to work in harsh factory conditions with little to no pay.
Which law did Harrison pass as President that outlawed trusts and other monopolies that restricted fair trade?
McKinley Tariff Act
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
Clayton Anti-Trust Act
American Anti- Monopoly Act
Who is the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms, winning in 1884 and 1892?
Benjamin Harrison
James Garfield
Grover Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
What president was assassinated as a result of the spoils system?
Chester A. Arthur
Ulysses S Grant
James A. Garfield
Rutherford B. Hayes
Discuss the impact of the Pendleton Act on the American political system.
It eliminated the need for civil service exams.
It established a merit-based system for federal employment.
It increased the power of political patronage.
It abolished the two-party system.
