American Transformation 1865-1900

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What significant transformation did many Americans perceive in the period between the Civil War and the end of the century?

A return to traditional agrarian lifestyles.

A stronger emphasis on local economies.

A decline in technological advancements.

The emergence of a completely new civilization. (correct)

What role did transcontinental railroads play in this period of transformation?

They exclusively served passenger transport, no resource trading

They increased the isolation of various regions.

They primarily hindered economic growth.

They connected the country from coast to coast. (correct)

What was the primary effect of the rise of powerful monopolies during this time?

It increased the trust in small businesses

It called into question the government’s traditional laissez-faire policy. (correct)

It reduced the clamor for regulations and reforms.

It reinforced the government's hands-off approach to business.

What was a significant movement that gained momentum during this period?

A growing demand for government regulation of private enterprises. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the areas where federal authority was expanded during this time?

To regulate the use of natural resources. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What specific action was initiated, in relation to the Plains Indians, during this era?

Efforts to subdue and relocate them. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What phrase best describes the nature of change during this period?

Swift and massive (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the new industrial society was particularly striking to many Americans?

Its sheer size and scope. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the impact of new industries on the urban population in the late 19th century?

A rapid increase in city populations as people sought industrial jobs. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the rapid industrial growth and urbanization described in the text?

An increase in social and political unrest and labor violence. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of the term 'mushrooming cities', as used in the content?

Cities grew rapidly in size and population when new industries emerged. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which group was most likely to join the Populist Party?

Small farmers burdened by debt and foreign competition. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest regarding American's approach to adapting to industrial change?

They struggled to adjust their ideals of private autonomy to new realities. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the photograph of factory workers in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, illustrate?

The involvement of immigrant and native-born laborers in industrial work. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these best describes the governmental changes that occurred in cities due to industrialization?

The need for bigger governments and budgets to address the need to provide services. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the speed of urbanization in the period?

It doubled within a 40-year period, demonstrating a rapid pace. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary slogan used to urge the purification of the Washington administration?

Turn the Rascals Out (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who was nominated for the presidency by the Liberal Republicans?

Horace Greeley (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the criticisms leveled against Ulysses S. Grant by the Democrats?

A drunkard (D) Signup and view all the answers

What significant act did Congress pass in 1872 to address concerns within the Republican Party?

General Amnesty Act (D) Signup and view all the answers

What character trait is NOT associated with Horace Greeley according to the content?

Balanced (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the electoral count between Grant and Greeley?

286 to 66 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the negative descriptors used against Greeley by his opponents?

A free-lover (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which group felt pressured to clean their own house due to the Liberal Republican agitation?

Regular Republicans (A) Signup and view all the answers

What remained mostly unchanged in the southern hamlets during the industrial boom?

Rural lifestyle (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did a visiting Englishman describe Chicago at the turn of the century?

As energetic and feverish (A) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the cities in America’s booming new industrial phase?

Rapid growth and energy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the general impact of industrialization on southern hamlets?

Little to no impact on daily life (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the responsibilities of a modern industrial state during the Gilded Age?

They generated considerable debate and disagreement (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the nature of the changes in the South compared to the industrial North?

Static and preserved (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the industrial era, what does the phrase 'Lord of the Midwest' likely imply?

Economic dominance of Chicago (C) Signup and view all the answers

What period is characterized by political paralysis and industrial growth in the context provided?

Gilded Age (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the amount of money per capita in circulation between 1870 and 1880?

It underwent a slight decrease. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which event occurred as a result of the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Civil War Legal Tender Act in 1870?

The decision was reversed in 1871. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many times did the majority party in the House of Representatives switch between 1869 and 1891?

Six times (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of political control among the major parties during the eleven sessions mentioned?

The same party rarely controlled all branches. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the political atmosphere described during Grant's presidency?

Often trivial and petty. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the significant consequences of the Supreme Court's expansion during this time?

The Court's size increased to nine justices. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What issue did the major parties see eye-to-eye on during this period?

Tariff and civil-service reforms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the period of partisan competition referenced in the content?

A lack of significant economic issues separating the parties. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant belief among Republican voters during the post-Civil War era?

Government should regulate the economy and personal morality. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was primarily composed of Union veterans and supported the Republican Party?

The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which Republican candidate did Union veterans notably support in 1876?

Rutherford B. Hayes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'patronage' refer to in the context of political parties during the Gilded Age?

Distributing jobs in exchange for political support. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which value was notably adhered to by Republican voters with roots in Puritanism?

Strict codes of personal morality. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Grand Army of the Republic play in post-Civil War politics?

To influence elections in favor of the Republican Party. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a common political practice associated with both major parties during the Gilded Age?

Utilizing patronage to gain political power. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the political influence of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) in elections?

It coordinated significant voter turnout for Republican candidates. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Forging an Industrial Society (1865-1909)

A nation of farmers transitioned into an industrial nation between the Civil War and the turn of the 20th century
Economic and technological advancements rapidly changed American society.
Transcontinental railroads connected the country.
Industries like oil and steel boomed, creating tycoons like Rockefeller and Carnegie.
Urban areas grew dramatically as people migrated from rural areas and from Europe in search of jobs.
Urbanization led to significant government intervention in areas like controlling natural resources and regulating business practices.
Industrial expansion challenged traditional individualistic values.
Disputes over tariffs, monetary policy, and industrialization divided Americans.
Conflicts between Native Americans and settlers and labor conflicts marked the era.
The rise of large monopolies brought calls for government regulation.
Economic changes led to social and political turmoil, reflected in labor violence and the Populist Party.
Post-emancipation era imposed racial injustice on African Americans leading to segregation.
This was an era of growth and confidence for the nation.
But also featured considerable social and political strife.
The South remained largely untouched by the Industrial Revolution.
The economic boom contrasted with widespread corruption in the government.
Many Americans felt the old ideals of individualism struggled to adapt to the new industrial reality, but were challenged by conflict, corruption, and changing social structures.
The late 19th-century experienced significant economic and social upheaval.

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Explore the significant changes in American society from the Civil War to the end of the 19th century. This quiz examines the role of transcontinental railroads, the rise of monopolies, and movements that embraced federal authority during this transformative period. Test your knowledge of the urbanization and industrial growth that defined this era.