12 Questions
What was the main reason why native-born Americans disliked Irish immigrants?
Irish immigrants took away jobs from the native-born Americans
Which industry was Cornelius Vanderbilt associated with?
Railroad
What was the primary goal of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution?
To fix poor and dangerous working conditions
How did the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory become infamous in history?
For a fire that caused the death of 196 workers
What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case Plessy vs. Ferguson?
Separate but equal facilities based on race were upheld
Who was instrumental in founding the NAACP?
W.E.B. Du Bois
Who was known as the King of Finance and Banking?
A Robber Baron
Which region in Europe had laws limiting immigration to the United States?
Italy, Hungary, Russia
What legislation provided free land in the West for settlers?
Homestead Act of 1862
Who were the 'NEW Immigrants' and where were they from?
Eastern and Southern Europe
What was Thomas Edison's greatest contribution to industry and society?
Light Bulb
What did Muckrakers mainly expose?
Child labor practices
Test your knowledge on the Compromise of 1877 and its consequences, as well as the laws passed by Congress limiting immigration. Identify key figures like the 'King of Steel' and distinguish between old and new immigrants based on their regions.
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