American Society in the 1800s

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Which immigrant groups would most likely have settled in the Midwest in the decade after the civil war?

  • Mexican and Puerto Rican immigrants
  • German and Scandinavian immigrants (correct)
  • Irish and Italian immigrants
  • Chinese and Japanese immigrants

What factors most contributed to the conflicts between Mexican Americans and European settlers?

  • Land disputes and cultural differences (correct)
  • Religious differences and language barriers
  • Political disagreements and economic competition
  • Social inequality and educational disparities

Why would businesses hire children for work?

  • Children were more skilled in certain industries
  • Children were cheaper to employ than adults (correct)
  • Children were seen as a source of cheap labor
  • Children were more obedient and easier to control

What best explains the events that happened at Sand Creek?

<p>A massacre of Native Americans by the US Army (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Dawes Act?

<p>A law that encouraged assimilation of Native Americans into mainstream American society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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