U.S. History Late 19th Century Quiz

<p>To promote the interests of farmers and laborers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tammany Hall (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The AFL primarily focused on skilled workers, while the KOL included both skilled and unskilled workers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The decline of agricultural jobs and the rise of industrial jobs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It would help farmers by increasing the money supply and raising prices for agricultural goods. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poor working conditions, long hours, and low pay made labor unions more appealing. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Boss Tweed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The luxurious lifestyles of the wealthy elite, contrasting with widespread poverty. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Grange movement sought to regulate railroads, while the Populist Party focused on immigration. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The dominance of railroad monopolies and their unfair pricing practices. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plessy v. Ferguson (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent the formation of monopolies and trusts, promoting fair competition. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employing scabs, lockouts, and injunctions to suppress union activities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It made it easier to settle the West and transport resources. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It gave free land to anyone who would farm it for five years, leading to settlement of the Great Plains. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Native Americans were forced onto reservations, often under harsh conditions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The desire of Native Americans to expand their territory. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Homestead Act of 1862. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lightbulb. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It created new jobs while also contributing to increased inequality. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The corporation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abraham Lincoln. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A decrease in the number of factories. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited government regulation of businesses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That those who succeed are inherently superior. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It resulted in increased inequality and exploitative labor practices. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They built their fortunes through unethical and exploitative practices. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It made it easier for people to buy products from all over the country. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To return to pre-war social and economic conditions, including white supremacy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It marked the end of federal intervention in the South and the return of white control. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>14th Amendment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>President Johnson's lenient policies towards the South and lack of action on racial violence. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It created a system of legal segregation and discrimination that limited their rights and freedoms. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It upheld the legality of segregation based on the 'separate but equal' doctrine. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It did not extend voting rights to women or Asian immigrants. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A government agency established to provide aid and support to formerly enslaved people. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A collection of discriminatory laws that aimed to limit the civil rights and freedoms of African Americans. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It created a cycle of debt that kept them tied to the land as laborers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It used intimidation and violence to terrorize African Americans and their allies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It connected the eastern and western parts of the country, facilitating trade and settlement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The belief that the United States had a God-given right to expand its territory from sea to sea. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It resulted in a shift in leadership and policies regarding the South, potentially affecting the course of Reconstruction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>15th Amendment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lincoln's plan was more focused on protecting the rights of freedmen, while Johnson's plan prioritized the reintegration of Southern states. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A period marked by widespread corruption and graft in urban politics.

A key political boss known for his role in corrupt activities in New York City.

Organizations that emerged to advocate for better working conditions and rights for workers.

A tragic workplace fire in 1911 that led to reforms in labor safety regulations.

A political movement aimed at representing the interests of ordinary people, especially farmers.

An economic crisis that led to widespread unemployment and bankruptcy, affecting many Americans.

A law aimed at combating monopolies and maintaining competition in the marketplace.

The monetary policy of using both gold and silver to back currency, favored by the Populist Party.

A policy and belief system favoring native-born citizens over immigrants, often leading to discrimination.

Old Immigration (1830-1880) was primarily from Western Europe; New Immigration (1880-1920) was mainly from Southern and Eastern Europe.

Corrupt organizations that controlled city governments and provided services in exchange for votes.

A period marked by economic growth with underlying social problems like poverty and corruption.

An 1882 law that prohibited Chinese laborers from immigrating to the U.S.

Tall buildings made possible by steel, symbolizing urban growth in the late 1800s.

An informal 1908 agreement between the U.S. and Japan limiting Japanese immigration.

Railroad completed in 1869, connecting East and West.

1862 law offering 160 acres of free land to settlers.

Innovative method for mass-producing steel.

Theory using natural selection to justify inequality.

Conflicts between the US Army and Native Americans.

Wealthy industrialists accused of unethical practices.

Wealthy business leaders viewed as positive contributors.

Device that produces electricity, invented by Edison.

Communication system using coded signals over wires.

Increased need for workers from Europe after 1830.

Materials like gold, coal, and oil crucial for industrialization.

Invention that revolutionized building design by allowing taller structures.

Period of rapid industrial growth, innovation post-Civil War.

The period from 1865-1877 aimed at reintegrating seceded states into the Union.

Ratified in December 1865, it abolished slavery in the U.S.

Laws passed by ex-Confederates to limit the rights of newly freed slaves.

A faction advocating for stronger protection of African American rights during Reconstruction.

Defined citizenship and provided equal protection under the law.

Guaranteed the right to vote regardless of race.

Established to assist freed slaves with education and job placement post-Civil War.

The Southern backlash against Radical Reconstruction aiming to regain control.

Ended Reconstruction by withdrawing federal troops from the South.

Laws enforcing racial segregation in the South after Reconstruction.

A system tying freedmen to land through debt contracts.

A secret society formed to undermine Reconstruction and target African Americans.

1896 Supreme Court case that upheld segregation under 'separate but equal' doctrine.

A law aiming to protect the civil rights of all citizens, reinforced by the 14th amendment.

Divided the South into military districts to enforce Reconstruction efforts.