U.S. History Quiz: Social Reforms and Legislation

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What was the primary goal of the Social Gospel Movement?

To achieve individual salvation and improve society through Christian principles. (correct)

To promote individual wealth accumulation through entrepreneurial activities.

To establish a new political party focused on social reform.

To advocate for a return to a traditional agrarian society.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Pure Food and Drug Act?

To regulate the sale of livestock and ensure sanitary slaughtering conditions.

To promote vocational training for African Americans.

To regulate the size of the army.

To ensure the sanitary preparation of consumable goods and accurate ingredient labeling. (correct)

Which of the following factors contributed to the decline of the long drive in cattle ranching?

Reduced demand, overgrazing, and the use of barbed wire. (correct)

An increase in demand for beef and the expansion of open grazing land.

The government's promotion of railroad transportation and increased government subsidies for cattle ranchers.

The introduction of new cattle breeds and improved transportation methods.

What was the primary focus of the Meat Inspection Act?

Prohibiting the sale of adulterated meat products and ensuring sanitary processing. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?

To prohibit monopolistic business practices. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the Exodusters?

To escape discrimination and violence in the South by migrating to Kansas. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a key outcome of the activism by suffragists?

The 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main function of political machines and bosses like Tammany Hall?

To control the political party activity through corrupt organizations. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main subject of Upton Sinclair's book, 'The Jungle'?

The poor conditions in the meat packing industry. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the belief behind Andrew Carnegie's 'Gospel of Wealth'?

Wealth should be used to contribute to social betterment and the good of others. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a central tenet of Booker T. Washington's approach to civil rights?

Promoting vocational training for African Americans. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What stance did Theodore Roosevelt take on trusts?

He believed they should be regulated, not eliminated. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of muckrakers?

They provided precise journalistic accounts of political corruption and social issues. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reason for the United States involvement in the Spanish-American War?

Resulting from yellow journalism and humanitarian concerns about the Spanish colonies. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did the initiative, referendum, and recall aim to change government?

By ensuring that elected officials are more responsive to the citizens' needs. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant impact of World War I on women in America?

They made considerable gains in workforce participation and suffrage advocacy. (A) Signup and view all the answers

The term 'Gilded Age' refers to an era characterized by:

A time of superficial prosperity masking underlying corruption and inequality. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the business practice of 'vertical integration', as notably used by Cornelius Vanderbilt?

Controlling every step of the production and distribution process. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best categorizes John D. Rockefeller based on the information provided?

A 'Robber Baron' for his establishment of a Standard Oil monopoly, and also America's first Billionaire (C) Signup and view all the answers

What concept does the term 'trust' primarily represent during the era of industrialization?

A combination of several businesses under common control. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Dawes Act of 1887 primarily aim to change the lives of Native Americans?

By promoting individual land ownership and assimilation into Eurocentric society. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes 'old immigrants' from 'new immigrants' during the late 19th century in the United States?

Old immigrants came mostly from Northern and Western Europe, while new immigrants primarily originated from Southern and Eastern Europe. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'nativism', during the rise of immigration, primarily refer to?

A preference for native-born citizens over immigrants. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 'standard gauge' adopted by the railroad industry in the late 19th century?

It promoted uniform track widths for efficient inter-rail transport. (B) Signup and view all the answers