America's Response to Industrialization

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What is the primary goal of labor unions as mentioned in the text?

  • To discourage economic opportunities and job growth
  • To increase the profit margins for business owners
  • To advocate for healthy working conditions and living wages (correct)
  • To eliminate all forms of social hierarchy in the workplace

During the Gilded Age, what was a major negative consequence of the rapid economic growth and innovation?

  • An improvement in income equality and the reduction of the income gap
  • The emergence of social hierarchy based on wealth (correct)
  • A decrease in the number of slums in urban areas
  • A decrease in environmental pollution due to increased awareness

What was a common characteristic of the 'Old' immigrants who arrived in America between the 1600's and 1880's?

  • They easily assimilated into American society (correct)
  • They mostly came from Southern and Eastern Europe
  • They had little to no education or skills
  • They were predominantly Catholic or Jewish

What was a significant reason for the resentment towards Chinese immigrants during the gold rush of 1849?

<p>The perception that they were taking jobs from Americans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What belief or practice aimed to improve the genetic quality of the human population during the Gilded Age?

<p>Social Darwinism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common characteristic of most 'New' immigrants who arrived in America between 1880's and 1920?

<p>They faced challenges in assimilating due to cultural and language differences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the main changes that occurred as a result of rapid industrialization in America?

<p>Movement from rural to urban areas and large scale manufacturing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to American Industrialization according to the text?

<p>Abundance of natural resources, population increase, government policies, new technologies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the government policies that contributed to American Industrialization?

<p>Tariffs on imports and patent system to protect innovation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the post-war innovations mentioned in the text that contributed to American Industrialization?

<p>Telephone, electricity, assembly line production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of industrialization on wealth distribution in America?

<p>Wealth disparities increased as a result of industrialization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributed to the population increase during American Industrialization?

<p>Availability of jobs in urban areas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did new technologies contribute to American Industrialization?

<p>They improved production efficiency and facilitated mass production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of government policies in American Industrialization?

<p>They promoted laissez-faire policies to stimulate the economy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the 'New' immigrants who arrived in America between 1880's and 1920?

<p>Mainly from Southern and Eastern Europe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the negative consequences of rapid economic growth and innovation during the Gilded Age?

<p>Urban areas of low economic status (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of labor unions as mentioned in the text?

<p>To protect the rights and interests of workers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What belief or practice aimed to improve the genetic quality of the human population during the Gilded Age?

<p>Eugenics Movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant reason for resentment towards Chinese immigrants during the gold rush of 1849?

<p>American perception of job competition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized most 'Old' immigrants who arrived in America between the 1600's and 1880's?

<p>Shared religious beliefs with most Americans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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