Political economist Henry George wrote Progress and Poverty in 1879. The following is an excerpt from his book: "The wealthy class is becoming more wealthy, but the poor class is becoming more dependent. The gulf between the employed and the employer is growing wider; social contrasts are becoming sharper; as liveried (horse drawn)carriages appear; so do barefoot children." Which factor led to the economic division described in the above excerpt by Henry George? A. Stock Market Upturn B. Rapid Industrialization In the years after RECONSTRUCTION, (AFTER the Civil War) share-cropping was a common Land arrangement. SHARE-CROPPING *Tenant farmer rented small piece of land The system described above brought about which result? A. A continued cycle of poverty A. A continued cycle of poverty This list describes industrial working conditions in the United States during the Gilded Age. · Poor pay Which tactic was effective in changing these working conditions? A. Staging Factory Riots for Dramatic effects C. Organizing Labor Unions Use the list to answer the following question. · Increased Coal Mining What do these events in the list have in common? A. They are the results of Dollar Diplomacy C. They are factors contributing to the rise of industrialization During the late 1800's the United States rapidly became an urban nation. One reason for the transformation was: A. Many farm workers had not started joining and organizing unions. B. Farm life became extinct. C. Immigrants were more likely to live in ethnic neighborhoods than on isolated farms. D. New farm machinery and factory production caused farm labor to decrease. D.New farm machinery and factory production caused farm labor to decrease Social Darwinism: - applied Darwinist concepts of survival of the fittest to social conditions B.It supported government welfare programs for the needy. C. It allowed the wealthy to defend the gap between the rich and the poor. D. It allowed most immigrants to achieve the "American Dream." C. It allowed the wealthy to defend the gap between the rich and the poor. Use the list to answer the following question: A. They are results of the policy of Dollar Diplomacy. B.They are events contributing to the increase of agricultural production. C.They are results of the policy of Manifest Destiny D.These are all factors that led to the rise of the Populist Party. D.These are all factors that led to the rise of the Populist Party. 7. Use the map and your knowledge of the Gilded Age to answer the question. Which shaded area on the map was least industrialized in the second
half of the 19th century (1800s)? D. Area D This graph illustrates immigrant settlement patterns between 1870 and 1910. A. Immigrants settled in areas with warmer climate conditions. D.Immigrants were attracted to areas with factory jobs Militarism The list above are all: A. Results of the Spanish American War B. Causes of World War I Which idea formed the basis of the debate in the 1925 Scopes Trial? A. The Traditionalist belief that science was superior to religion. C. The Modernist view that academics should be free of religious influence. Between 1880 and 1920, new categories of jobs were created. "This era also saw the development of department stores and retail jobs in urban areas. Industrial capitalism had succeeded in producing more goods for the consumer to buy, which led to the increased needs for sales people. Retail jobs were seen by many as more respectable than factory work...." How did the creation of more retail sales jobs affect the labor force in the United States? A. African American men held most of these jobs. B. Women with some education moved to fill these jobs The 5th Amendment describes the principle of Eminent Domain. "Nor shall private property be taken for public use; without just compensation." Which trend below traces a long-term application of this principle? A. Barbed wire fences ended the era of the open range for cattle. D. Highways were built on land purchased from landowners. In 1919 Justice Oliver Wendall Holmes summarized the opinion of the Supreme Court in the case SCHENCK v. United States: "The question in every case is whether the words used are used....to create a clear and present danger that....will bring about the substantive evils that Congress has a right to prevent.....When a nation is at war, many things that might be said in a time of peace......will not be endured so long as the men fight, and.....no Court could regard them as protected by ANY constitutional right." How did this ruling alter behavior in the United States? · A. Public debates concerning issues of national security were no longer tolerated. D. Civil Liberties were subject to interpretation during national crises. Which event caused the United States government to restrict freedom of speech? A. An era of population growth. B. Participation in a foreign war. How did the Treaty of Versailles address President Woodrow Wilson's concern about making the world safe for democracy? A. It established the principle of freedom of the seas. C. It created an international organization to maintain the peace. Why has the power of the Federal government steadily grown since the writing of the United States Constitution? A. Many politicians in local elections have required federal supervision. B. Many complex developments in society have prompted federal action. The following words are from a song written in 1914: "My life belongs to Uncle Sam, I'm not sure of what I must do, but always know when I go over sea's, that my Heart belongs to you.." Which of the following statements analyzes the context of this song? A. The words were nostalgia for events that occurred during the Civil War. B. The words were inspired by events that were happening in France and Germany. What did the USA gain after it defeated Spain in the Spanish American War? The United States gained Puerto Rico, Philippines, and Guam The list below provides details about United States involvement in China during the late 1800s and early 1900s A. United States Develops Interest in Chinese Markets Which of the following best explains why the building of the Panama Canal supported United States' efforts to become a world power? A. It gave the U.S. a colony in Central America. D. By providing a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, it opened up new trading opportunities. During the Populist Era, what was the primary argument against adopting the Silver Standard? A. Monetary policy should be regulated by a Central Bank. B. Changing the basis for our currency could result in inflation of prices. These were early 20th Century trends in the United States: · The Growth of monopolistic business practices What was a result of the above developments? A. Electoral Reform C. Increasing income disparity Read the following list of documents and laws: B. To preserve a social system that would comply with the Plessey vs. Ferguson decision of "Separate but equal" This list summarizes features of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. · Organized in 1925 by African American railroad porters and maids. How did the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters have a broader influence on American society? A. Federal labor regulations promoted union organization on railroads. B. The union used its position to contribute to efforts for social change. The following compares the major reform laws passed in the early 20th Century: Clayton Anti Trust Act Federal Trade Commission Which goal did Congress have in passing these laws? A. Enabling Corporations to consolidate under federally appointed supervisors. B. Establishing the federal government as a regulator of corporate activities. What justification did expansionists present to support their foreign policy in the late 19th Century? A. The United States must meet consumer demand for foreign goods. B. The United States must compete with other nations for new territory. Which goal do you think the Women's Suffrage Movement ( Progressivism) of the early 20th Century shares with the African American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950's and 1960's? A. Equal access to workplace opportunities D. An equal opportunity to participate in the political process During the Industrial Revolution, how did the economic hardships of immigrants influence social reform? A. Businesses sponsored child-care programs. C. Settlement Houses were established to provide service to the poor. In June of 1897, the Omaha World-Herald published an editorial on the proposed annexation of Hawaii. "The annexation of Hawaii will benefit none but the sugar King of that island, and his benefits will be bought and presented to him by the American people. Let Hawaii remain an independent republic. The United States should not begin the policy of reaching across the waves to grasp new territory." Based on this editorial, which factor influenced the United States foreign policy? A. The need to expand military power C. The desire to expand business interests The
following chart identifies some characteristics of the United States in the late 1800's and early 1900's........ A. The imposition of Democratic Principals. D. The acquisition of new territories and war. Militarism The list above are all: A. Results of the Spanish American War B. Causes of World War I Which idea formed the basis of the debate in the 1925 Scopes Trial? A. The Traditionalist belief that science was superior to religion. C. The Modernist view that academics should be free of religious influence. Which situation led the United States Government to create the Works Progress Administration (WPA)? A. Economic Hardships caused by the Great Depression. A. Economic Hardships caused by the Great Depression. The demand for automobiles in the 1920s: a. Stimulated growth in many other industries |
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