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What was the main reason why native-born Americans disliked Irish immigrants?
What was the main reason why native-born Americans disliked Irish immigrants?
- Irish immigrants refused to assimilate into society
- Irish immigrants took away jobs from the native-born Americans (correct)
- Irish immigrants were not hardworking in factories
- Irish immigrants had dangerous working conditions
Which industry was Cornelius Vanderbilt associated with?
Which industry was Cornelius Vanderbilt associated with?
- Oil
- Railroad (correct)
- Automobile
- Steel
What was the primary goal of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution?
What was the primary goal of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution?
- To support dangerous working conditions
- To advocate for poor working conditions
- To fix poor and dangerous working conditions (correct)
- To reduce industrial production
How did the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory become infamous in history?
How did the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory become infamous in history?
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What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case Plessy vs. Ferguson?
What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case Plessy vs. Ferguson?
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Who was instrumental in founding the NAACP?
Who was instrumental in founding the NAACP?
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Who was known as the King of Finance and Banking?
Who was known as the King of Finance and Banking?
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Which region in Europe had laws limiting immigration to the United States?
Which region in Europe had laws limiting immigration to the United States?
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What legislation provided free land in the West for settlers?
What legislation provided free land in the West for settlers?
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Who were the 'NEW Immigrants' and where were they from?
Who were the 'NEW Immigrants' and where were they from?
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What was Thomas Edison's greatest contribution to industry and society?
What was Thomas Edison's greatest contribution to industry and society?
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What did Muckrakers mainly expose?
What did Muckrakers mainly expose?
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