U.S. Labor and Immigration History Quiz

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What legislation aimed to prevent monopolies and protect competition in the marketplace?

Interstate Commerce Act 1887

Sherman Antitrust Act 1890 (correct)

Clayton Antitrust Act 1914

Federal Trade Commission Act 1914

Which organization was founded by Samuel Gompers to represent labor interests in the United States?

Knights of Labor

United Mine Workers

Federation of Labor Unions

American Federation of Labor (AFL) (correct)

What tragic event highlighted the need for labor reforms in the early 20th century?

Homestead Strike

Pullman Strike

Haymarket Affair

Triangle Shirtwaist Fire (correct)

Which aspect of mass culture included organized events for competitive activities?

Sports Signup and view all the answers

What was a key feature of the 'New Colossus' poem in relation to immigration?

It portrayed America as a land of opportunity and refuge Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the integration of different cultures into a single society?

Melting pot Signup and view all the answers

Which act specifically targeted Chinese immigrants and aimed to limit their immigration to the United States?

Chinese Exclusion Act 1882 Signup and view all the answers

What movement sought to assimilate immigrants into American culture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

Americanization Movement Signup and view all the answers

What was a common issue faced by urban areas due to rapid urbanization in the early 20th century?

Social stratification Signup and view all the answers

Which agreement restricted Japanese immigration to the U.S. without officially stopping it?

Gentlemen’s Agreement 1907 Signup and view all the answers

Which process is most closely associated with the mass production of steel?

Bessemer Process Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary goal of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887?

To regulate railroad rates Signup and view all the answers

Which individual is known for his work in the field of electricity and the invention of the light bulb?

Thomas Edison Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes a business strategy where a company controls all stages of production?

Vertical integration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the concept of Social Darwinism?

The belief that individuals succeed due to their inherent abilities Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is primarily associated with urban settlement houses?

Social welfare and education Signup and view all the answers

In the context of U.S. history, what is the significance of the case Munn v. Illinois (1877)?

It established the principle of state regulation of private industries. Signup and view all the answers

Which individual is primarily associated with the development of the modern aviation industry?

Orville Wright Signup and view all the answers