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What was the primary economic activity of settlers who moved to the Great Plains?
What was the primary economic activity of settlers who moved to the Great Plains?
- Establishing trading posts
- Mining precious metals
- Ranching cattle for export (correct)
- Farming and improving the land
Which of the following was a reason for the growth of labor unions during this period?
Which of the following was a reason for the growth of labor unions during this period?
- Labor conditions leading to strikes (correct)
- Government support of large corporations
- Increased immigration
- Expansion of telecommunication technologies
Which statement best describes the government's stance towards Native Americans during westward expansion?
Which statement best describes the government's stance towards Native Americans during westward expansion?
- The government actively supported their territorial claims
- The government often violated treaties made with them (correct)
- The government provided them with education and resources
- The government sought to integrate them into urban life
What does bimetallism refer to in the context of the economy?
What does bimetallism refer to in the context of the economy?
What cultural significance did the buffalo hold for Native Americans?
What cultural significance did the buffalo hold for Native Americans?
What was one of the main effects of the Chinese Exclusion Act?
What was one of the main effects of the Chinese Exclusion Act?
Which economic strategy involves controlling all stages of production?
Which economic strategy involves controlling all stages of production?
What was a primary goal of the populist party during the Gilded Age?
What was a primary goal of the populist party during the Gilded Age?
Which event is associated with labor unrest in the Gilded Age due to poor working conditions?
Which event is associated with labor unrest in the Gilded Age due to poor working conditions?
What role did European immigrants primarily play in the context of the Gilded Age?
What role did European immigrants primarily play in the context of the Gilded Age?
Which term describes a person who opposes immigration and seeks to promote the interests of native-born citizens?
Which term describes a person who opposes immigration and seeks to promote the interests of native-born citizens?
Which legislative act promoted the settlement of the Great Plains by providing land to Americans?
Which legislative act promoted the settlement of the Great Plains by providing land to Americans?
What was a significant impact of the Great Sioux War?
What was a significant impact of the Great Sioux War?
What was a key consequence of the treaties between the United States government and Native American tribes?
What was a key consequence of the treaties between the United States government and Native American tribes?
Which technological advancement is NOT associated with the period of westward expansion?
Which technological advancement is NOT associated with the period of westward expansion?
What was the common response from railroad workers regarding labor conditions?
What was the common response from railroad workers regarding labor conditions?
What economic system was promoted by the use of both gold and silver?
What economic system was promoted by the use of both gold and silver?
How did the government generally respond to the activities of organized labor during this period?
How did the government generally respond to the activities of organized labor during this period?
What was a notable reaction against immigration in the western states?
What was a notable reaction against immigration in the western states?
What is a significant issue associated with political bosses during this time?
What is a significant issue associated with political bosses during this time?
The President of the Central Pacific Railroad Company was likely emplyoing immigrants from
The President of the Central Pacific Railroad Company was likely emplyoing immigrants from
Flashcards
Battle of Wounded Knee
Battle of Wounded Knee
The final confrontation between American Indians and the US Army during westward expansion.
Chinese Exclusion Act
Chinese Exclusion Act
A ban on immigration to the United States.
Vertical Integration
Vertical Integration
A business practice utilized by Carnegie that involves controlling all aspects of production, from raw materials to finished goods.
Broken Promises
Broken Promises
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Monopoly
Monopoly
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Reservation System
Reservation System
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Bimetallism
Bimetallism
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Political Machines
Political Machines
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Labor Unions
Labor Unions
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Farming and Land Improvement
Farming and Land Improvement
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Native American Resistance
Native American Resistance
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Urbanization and Tenement Housing
Urbanization and Tenement Housing
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Monopolization
Monopolization
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Pullman Strike
Pullman Strike
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Nativist
Nativist
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Populist Party
Populist Party
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Working Conditions
Working Conditions
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Study Notes
Westward Expansion and the Gilded Age
- The American government played a role in westward expansion.
- Skilled workers organized and bargained with employers.
- Western states showed economic and racial opposition to immigrants.
- Tenement housing was a common living situation.
- Government often opposed worker activity.
- Proposals for bimetallism, direct elections, and national income tax existed.
- Innovations like the telegraph, telephone, and lightbulb emerged.
- Railroad worker strikes occurred due to poor conditions.
- Farming and land improvement were key activities for Great Plains settlers.
- A final confrontation occurred between Native Americans and the U.S. Army during westward expansion. (This was the Great Sioux War.)
- Immigration restrictions were put in place. (Chinese Exclusion Act).
- Carnegie used vertical integration as a business practice.
- Sioux and Cheyenne tribal treaties were broken.
- Standard Oil sought to dominate the oil industry.
- Native Americans held peaceful/patient/industrious cultures.
- Bimetallism used both gold and silver for the economy.
- Labor unions grew due to economic factors.
- Political bosses exemplified unchecked power and corruption.
- Native Americans were forced to relocate to specific areas. (reservations)
- Buffalo were a significant food source and cultural element for Native Americans.
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Explore the key events and themes of Westward Expansion and the Gilded Age in America. This quiz covers the impact of government policies, labor movements, innovations, and the experiences of immigrants and Native Americans during this transformative period. Test your knowledge on the economic, social, and political dynamics that shaped the nation.
