U.S History - E.O.C

(Ch5)What was an important consequence of the Haymarket Riot A. Decline of the Knights of Labor B. Rally of public opinion in favor of workers C. Victory of workers in the Homestead Strike D. Break up of the American Federation of Labor

A. Decline of the Knights of Labor

(Ch7)Which reformer is correctly paired with her accomplishments? A. Florence Kelley --> Fought for better conditions for workers and helped found the NAACP B. Carrie Chapman Catt --> Wrote a book criticizing the Standard Oil Company in 1904, which led to its breakup C. Ida Tarbell --> Organized a march for women's suffrage in 1913 and wrote the Equal Rights Amendment D. Alice Paul --> Became a close friend of Susan B. Anthony and succeeded her as President of the National American Woman Suffrage Association

A. Florence Kelley --> Fought for better conditions for workers and helped found the NAACP

(Ch5)Why did government leaders generally sympathize with business owners against labor in the late 19th century? A. Government leaders received money from business and also believed in laissez-faire B. Government leaders were followers of new ideologies from Europe such as socialism C. Government leaders did not believe that conditions for industrial workers were all that bad D. Government leaders feared violence from business owners if they took the side of workers

A. Government leaders received money from business and also believed in laissez-faire

(Ch4)How did the patent system encourage inventiveness? A. It guaranteed inventors sole rights to use of his or her invention for a limited time B. It guaranteed inventors a fee if they successfully applied and were granted a patent C. It ensured that inventors could locate manufacturers to produce their inventions D. It advertised an invention so that the inventor could sell more products faster

A. It guaranteed inventors sole rights to use of his or her invention for a limited time

(Ch8)Why is Spanish American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in U.S history? A. It revealed that the United States had become a world power B. It marked the first American victory over a European power C. It demonstrated the need for better communications in wartime D. It showed American support for European economic interests in East Asia

A. It revealed that the United States had become a world power

(Ch3)What did the passage of the Homestead Act of 1862 and the Pacific Railway Act demonstrate about the federal government A. It was committed to settling western territories B. It was concerned about conserving natural resources C. It was unwilling to move American Indian tribes to reservations D. It was determines to break up business trusts harmful to free enterprise

A. It was committed to settling western territories

(Ch4)Which entrepreneur is NOT correctly paired with his field? A. John D. Rockefeller --> Telecommunications B. Andrew Carnegie --> Steel C. Gustavus Swift --> Meat Packing D. J.P Morgan --> Finance

A. John D. Rockefeller --> Telecommunications

(Ch12)Which of the following shows the correct sequence of events in World War II? A. Pearl Harbor; Battle of Midway; D-Day; VE-Day; VJ-Day B. Pearl Harbor; Battle of Midway; Vj-Day; D-Day; VE-Day C. Battle of Midway; D-Day; VE-Day; Pearl Harbor; Vj-Day D. D-Day; VE-Day; Pearl Harbor; Battle of Midway; Vj-Day

A. Pearl Harbor; Battle of Midway; D-Day; VE-Day; VJ-Day

(Ch9)Which step was taken by Herbert Hoover as head of the U.S Food Administration during World War I? A. Persuading Americans to eat less wheat and meat B. Rationing food on the home front with ration coupons C. Prohibiting the migration of farm workers to jobs in cities D. Directing farmers to grow fewer crops to maintain food prices

A. Persuading Americans to eat less wheat and meat

(Ch2)Which two groups most helped the freedmen during the Reconstruction Era A. Radical Republicans and carpetbaggers B. Northern Democrats and KKK C. Southern Democrats and supporters of Black Codes D. Confederate veterans and supporters of President Andrew Johnson

A. Radical Republicans and carpetbaggers

(Ch9)Which best describes how American women reacted to American participation in World War I? A. Some protested but most supported the war effort and many filled men's jobs B. Because of a shortage of enlisted men, many women served in combat for the first time C. Women's continuing protests for women's suffrage dangerously impeded the war effort D. Large numbers of women were forced to move from their homes to meet wartime needs

A. Some protested but most supported the war effort and many filled men's jobs

(Ch1)Which of the following contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War? A. Southerners feared that Northerners intended to abolish slavery B. Southern states wanted a free hand in suppressing local slave revolts C. The Dred Scott decision led Northern state officials to defy federal law D. Northerners opposed the shipment of Southern cotton to Great Britain

A. Southerners feared that Northerners intended to abolish slavery

(Ch11)Which New Deal agency constructed a series of dams that produced hydroelectricity? A. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) B. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) C. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) D. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

A. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

(Ch1)What were the major consequences of the Civil War? A. The end of slavery and a strengthening of the power of the federal government B. Recognition of the rights of states to leave the Union and to nullify federal laws C. An end to racial discrimination and establishment of social equality throughout the nation D. The abolition of slavery in all Northern states in all federal territories north of 36o 30' N

A. The end of slavery and a strengthening of the power of the federal government

(Ch6)What was the goal of the (People v. Hall, U.S Naturalization Act, Chinese Exclusion Act, and "Gentlemen's Agreement")? A. To keep Asian immigrants out of American society B. To assimilate Asian immigrants into American society C. To encourage Americans to become more multicultural D. To give Asian and European immigrants the same treatment

A. To keep Asian immigrants out of American society

(Ch7)What was the purpose of the Federal Reserve System? A. To regulate banks and create a more elastic currency B. To keep better track of government income and expenditure C. To meet the demands of Populists and Progressives for bimetallism D. To reassure bondholders that America would remain on the gold standard

A. To regulate banks and create a more elastic currency

(Ch6)What demand was made in the Populist Party platform of 1892? A. Higher tariffs B. A graduated income tax C. Unrestricted immigration D. Selection of U.S Senators by state legislatures

B. A graduated income tax

(Ch8)Before 1898, most Americans had opposed imperialism. Why did imperialism suddenly become more popular in the United States by the end of the century? A. Americans felt it was against principles of democracy to rule over others B. Americans wanted to sell goods to new markets and buy raw materials for new industries C.Americans wanted to rule others because America had once been a British colony D. Americans feared imperialism would bring the United States into conflict with other powers

B. Americans wanted to sell goods to new markets and buy raw materials for new industries

(Ch8)Which of these was a negative result of the construction of the Panama Canal? A. The shortest water router between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans was reduced by 8,000 nautical miles B. Colombia and other Latin American countries resented U.S interference in the Panamanian revolt against Colombia C. Vast quantities of war materials and troops could now move quickly between East and West Coasts of the United States in the event of war D. Large numbers of ocean-going merchant vessels could pass through the canal annually, most of which were headed to or from U.S ports

B. Colombia and other Latin American countries resented U.S interference in the Panamanian revolt against Colombia

(Ch1)Which sequence of events correctly identifies a rise in tensions, bringing the nation closer toward armed conflict? A. John Brown's Raid --> Missouri Compromise B. Compromise of 1850 --> Dred Scott Decision C. Kansas-Nebraska Act --> Admission of California to statehood D. "Bleeding Kansas" --> Admission of Maine and Missouri to statehood

B. Compromise of 1850 --> Dred Scott Decision

(Ch9)Which group of adult males, ages 21 to 30, was NOT required to serve in the U.S military during World War I? A. African Americans B. Conscientious objectors C. People who opposed the war D. American Indians with U.S citizenship

B. Conscientious objectors

(Ch4)Which African-American inventor is credited with over 50 patents on lubricating systems for steam engines? A. Garret Morgan B. Elijah McCoy C. Sarah Goode D. John Burr

B. Elijah McCoy

(Ch7)In 1913, President Wilson proposed a reduction in tariffs. How did Wilson plan to make up for the loss of these revenues by the federal government? A. Reducing federal expenditures B. Introducing a new federal income tax C. Requiring contributions by state governments D. Having government ownership of some industries, such as electricity

B. Introducing a new federal income tax

(Ch9)Which was NOT one of President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points? A. Creation of an independent Poland B. Lenient treatment of the Central Powers C. Creation of a peace-keeping association of nations D. Autonomous development for the peoples of Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire

B. Lenient treatment of the Central Powers

(Ch9)Why did the United States Senate fail to ratify the Treaty of Versailles in 1919? A. Many Senators opposed the severe sanctions that the treaty placed on Germany B. Many Senators feared the League of Nations would involve the United States in foreign wars C. Many Senators felt the League of Nations would interfere with American plans in the Philippines D. Many Senators predicted that membership in the new League of Nations would be too expensive

B. Many Senators feared the League of Nations would involve the United States in foreign wars

(Ch6)How did the "New Immigrants" differ from the "Old Immigrants?" A. Most of them were Protestants B. Most of them spoke very little English C. They came seeking new economic opportunities D. They were generally accepted by native-born Americans

B. Most of them spoke very little English

(Ch6)Which group most favored the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882? A. Imperialists in Congress B. Nativists on the West Coast C. Progressives from the Midwest D. Anarchists who immigrated from Europe

B. Nativists on the West Coast

(Ch6)Which was NOT a problem faced by farmers in the late 19th century? A. Overproduction on the Great Plains led to a drop in crop prices B. Rising city populations were willing to pay higher prices for food C. Railroads and grain elevator owners were making huge profits on farmers D. Farms owed money on loans for farm machinery, improvements, and bad times

B. Rising city populations were willing to pay higher prices for food

(Ch1)Which view was held by most Southerners of the secession crisis of 1869-1861? A. Revolution against properly elected officials is never justified B. Since the Union was created by the states, they could leave it at any time C. The Union was formed by the American people, and not by individual states D. Because of their economic connections with the North, secession would be disastrous

B. Since the Union was created by the states, they could leave it at any time

(Ch4)What conclusion can be reached about the United States in the early 1880s? A. Most American manufacturing was controlled by business monopolies B. Some American critics felt workers were being oppressed by business monopolies C. Government leaders were finally taking steps to curb the power of business monopolies D. Business monopolies overcharged their customers but were essential to American economic growth

B. Some American critics felt workers were being oppressed by business monopolies

(Ch10)Which problem was demonstrated by events at Rosewood in 1923? A. The growing strength of the KKK in Southern states B. The continuing prevalence of racism in inland Southern towns C. Racial tensions in Northern cities in the years after World War I D. The absence of agricultural employment in Southern communities

B. The continuing prevalence of racism in inland Southern towns

(Ch1)What was a significant impact of the Emancipation Proclamation? A. Slaves in Northern States were freed B. The war became a moral contest of slavery C. Slaves in border states were immediately freed D. African Americans were admitted into the Confederate army

B. The war became a moral contest of slavery

(Ch2)What impact did Radical Republicians in Congrees have on Reconstruction A. They opposed the passage of the Fourteenth Amendment B. They encouraged the freedmen to exercise their new political rights C. They persuaded President Johnson to pardon former Confederate leaders D. They prevented President Johnson from sending federal troops to the South

B. They encouraged the freedmen to exercise their new political rights

(Ch6)How did many nativists feel about the rapid influx of immigrants between 1870 and 1900? A. They worried that the costs of urban housing would go down B. They feared that the immigrants might take their jobs for lower wages C. They hoped that the growth of the city would bring more concerts and parks D. They welcomed the arrival of diverse peoples with different foods and traditions

B. They feared that the immigrants might take their jobs for lower wages

(Ch7)Which characteristic was shared by all five reforms (Initiative, Referendum, Recall, Direct Primary, 17th Amendment)? A. They were reforms of state government B. They gave citizens a greater voice in government C. They were directly aimed at reducing corruption in state government D. They successfully brought economic relief to the urban working classes

B. They gave citizens a greater voice in government

(Ch6)What was the purpose of the Grange movement? A. To fight the corruption of political machines in cities B. To break the rural isolation of farmers and represent their interests C. To halt the influx of immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe D. To agitate for government ownership of railroads, telegraphs and telephones

B. To break the rural isolation of farmers and represent their interests

(Ch4)What goal motivated Henry Flagler to build the Florida East Coast Railway? A. To encourage the U.S government to build a canal in Panama B. To bring the tourists to the luxury hotels he had built along the Florida coastline C. To create a refuge for people immigrating to the United States from Latin America D. To build a "dream town" with money he had made from his partnership with John D. Rockefeller

B. To bring the tourists to the luxury hotels he had built along the Florida coastline

(Ch3)What was the main purpose of the reservation system? A. To make the new transcontinental railroad safer to operate B. To clear federal lands for settlement by railroads, ranchers, and farmers C. To provide employment for Union troops and veterans after the Civil War D. To make it easier for Indians to assimilate into mainstream American culture

B. To clear federal lands for settlement by railroads, ranchers, and farmers

(Ch2)Which amendment guaranteed the "equal protection" of the laws to all American Citizens A. 1st Amendment B. 13th Amendment C. 14th Amendment D. 15th Amendment

C. 14th Amendment

(Ch2)What is the best contemporary definition of a "scalawag" A. A northern abolitionist who supported the Freedmen's Bureau B. A northerner who came to the South after the Civil War C. A white Southerner who supported Reconstruction D. A freedman entitled to vote

C. A white Southerner who supported Reconstruction

(Ch5)How were the Homestead and Pullman Strikes similar? A. Both were ended by federal court injunctions B. Both were led by union organizer Eugene V. Debs C. Both ended in important defeats for organized labor D. Both involved armed confrontations between works and Pinkertons

C. Both ended in important defeats for organized labor

(Ch5)What event accrued after the Haymarket Riot (1886) and before the Pullman Strike (1894)? Hint: 1892 A. Arrest of Eugene V. Debs B. Collapse of American Railway Union C. Homestead Strike at Carnegie's steelworks D. Supreme Court applies antitrust laws to unions

C. Homestead Strike at Carnegie's steelworks

(Ch13)How did the Cold War most affect Florida? A. Nuclear missiles installed in Cuba threatened the survival of Florida B. People in Florida could no longer sell their products to Eastern Europe C. Hundreds of thousands of refugees fled Castro's Communist dictatorship for Florida D. Senator Joseph McCarthy accused a large number of people in Florida of being Communists

C. Hundreds of thousands of refugees fled Castro's Communist dictatorship for Florida

(Ch3)How did the Dawes Act (1887) mark a departure from earlier federal Indian policy A. It led to conflicts between new settlers and Indian tribes on the Great Plains B. It moved Indian tribes still on the Great Plains to reservations farther west C. It permitted Indians to withdraw private plots form the tribal reservation D. It encouraged the shooting of buffalo herds from new railroad lines

C. It permitted Indians to withdraw private plots form the tribal reservation

(Ch5)Which tactic was sometimes used by management to resist the demands of labor? A. Strike B. Boycott C. Lockout D. Picket Line

C. Lockout

(Ch11)Which statement best describes the American economy in the late 1920s? A. High tariffs stimulated international trade B. Only the wealthiest Americans had access to credit C. Mass production was not equally matched by consumption D. Unemployment was higher than ever before in American history

C. Mass production was not equally matched by consumption

(Ch9)Which sentence best describes the impact of World War I on Florida? A. Governor Sidney J. Catts lifted the state's prohibition of alcoholic drinks during wartime B. Large numbers of Cubans moved to Florida to find work in America's wartime industries C. Military training centers were located in Florida, the state's farmers sold more crops, and a thousand Floridians fave their lives D. After fighting for democracy abroad, most Floridians became more willing to grant equal rights to African Americans at home

C. Military training centers were located in Florida, the state's farmers sold more crops, and a thousand Floridians fave their lives

(Ch9)What caused African-American demographic patterns in the United States to shift during World War I? A. The closing of factories in the South B. Effects of the Civil Rights movement C. More job opportunities in Northern cities D. The availability of cheap farmland in the North

C. More job opportunities in Northern cities

(Ch2)What was a positive long-term impact of Radical Reconstruction on the South A. Women were given the right to vote B. Confederate leaders never again held elected office C. Public education systems were established for students of all races D. The South remained divided into five districts governed by martial law

C. Public education systems were established for students of all races

(Ch4)How were Americans influenced by the growth of railroads during the Second Industrial Revolution? A. Railroads led to shortages of raw materials for factories and of workers on farms B. Railroads stimulated the construction of steamships to trade up and down rivers C. Railroads created time zones, the growth of cities, and the first truly national market D. Railroads caused cotton, rice, and wheat production to move from the Southeast and to the West Coast

C. Railroads created time zones, the growth of cities, and the first truly national market

(Ch8)How did the Platt Amendment differ from the Teller Amendment A. The Platt Amendment promised that the United States would never intervene again in Cuba B. The Platt Amendment overturned the Teller Amendment by authorizing the United States to annex Cuba C. The Platt Amendment preserved Cuban independence but claimed the right to intervene in Cuban affairs D. The Platt Amendment promised that the United States would leave Cuba as soon as its independence from Spain was secured

C. The Platt Amendment preserved Cuban independence but claimed the right to intervene in Cuban affairs

(Ch1)Which event was the catalyst for the secession of the first seven Southern states in 1861? A. Passage of a higher protective tariff B. Issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation C. The election of Abraham Lincoln as President D. The shipment of Union supplies to Fort Sumter

C. The election of Abraham Lincoln as President

(Ch4)Which identifies an accomplishment of Thomas Edison and his team of researchers at Menlo Park, New Jersey? A. The first telephone B. The first steam engine C. The first practical light bulb D. The first internal combustion engine

C. The first practical light bulb

(Ch9)Which sentence describes the experiences of African-Americans soldiers during World War I? A. They were unable to engage in combat because of racial prejudice B. They successfully persuaded the government to desegregate the army C. They were segregated but many engaged in combat under French command D. The were treated as equals with ample opportunity for advancement through ranks

C. They were segregated but many engaged in combat under French command

(Ch10)What did African-American writers, artists, and musicians hope to achieve during the Harlem Renaissance? A. To display their ability as conscientious workers in the workplace B. To show that the pursuit of material success can often lead to tragedy C. To demonstrate that African Americans could produce great works of literature and art D. To reveal that conditions for African Americans in the South were almost as bad as in the North

C. To demonstrate that African Americans could produce great works of literature and art

(Ch12)What was the purpose for rationing by the Office of Price Administration? A. To ensure that schools did not run out of supplies B. To ensure that children did not use too many products C. To ensure that enough products were available for military use D. To ensure that elderly citizens had an adequate supply of consumer goods

C. To ensure that enough products were available for military use

(Ch4)Which invention was patented in 1885 by Sarah Goode, the first African-American woman ever to receive a U.S patent? A. A curved ironing board for shirt sleeves B. A lubricator oil-cup for steam engines C. A unique shampoo to fight hair loss D. A fold-away bed

D. A fold-away bed

(Ch4)Which inventor predicted that, "The day is coming when telephone wires will be laid on to houses just like water and gas - and friends will converse with each other without leaving home," by using his invention? A. Thomas Edison B. Henry Bessemer C. Lewis Howard Latimer D. Alexander Graham Bell

D. Alexander Graham Bell

(Ch11)How did popular attitudes towards the federal government shift during the Great Depression? A. Public opinion turned against new federal programs because of increased taxes B. People concluded that state governments were better at promoting economic growth C. Voters grew distrustful of the federal government because they felt it favored the wealthy D. Americans came to expect the federal government to help them solve their economic problems

D. Americans came to expect the federal government to help them solve their economic problems

(Ch4)What would a comparison of the First and Second Industrial Revolution show? A. The first depended on new inventions, but the second didn't B. Both the first and second relied almost entirely on steam power C. Both used natural resources and relied on telecommunications to send messages over long distances D. Both saw improvements in transportation but a truly national market only emerged in the second

D. Both saw improvements in transportation but a truly national market only emerged in the second

(Ch8)Which of the following provides the best evidence in support of the view that Americans went to war with Spain in 1898 for humanitarian purposes? A. Anti-imperialists feared colonies would eventually become a source of cheap labor B. Mark Twain said, "We do not intend to free but to subjugate the people of the Philippines." C. President Cleveland had previously refused to annex Hawaii when U.S landowners had overthrown Queen Liliuokalani by force D. Congress passed the Teller Amendment promising that the United States would not annex Cuba, even if it won the war

D. Congress passed the Teller Amendment promising that the United States would not annex Cuba, even if it won the war

(Ch5)Which was NOT a problem faced by most American factory workers in the late 19th century? A. Boring, repetitive tasks B. Periodic Unemployment C. Long hours and low wages D. Demanding hiring requirements

D. Demanding hiring requirements

(Ch2)What was an important effect of the sharecropping system and debt peonage A. Freedmen achieved social and political equality in the South B. Freedmen played an important role in local and state government C. Freedmen achieved economic independence from their former masters D. Freedmen often remained in a state of economic dependence on their former masters

D. Freedmen often remained in a state of economic dependence on their former masters

(Ch3)What was a negative aspect of the "Americanization" policy of the late 1880s for American Indians A. Indians attended reservation schools and learned a trade B. Indians could own and farm 160 acres of their own land C. Indians learned English and could gain the right to vote D. Indians saw the survival of their traditional cultures threatened

D. Indians saw the survival of their traditional cultures threatened

(Ch8)Which exiled Cuban leader raised money in Ybor City and other cities in Florida to organize a new revolt against Spanish rule in Cuba? A. Enrique Dupuy de Lome B. Vicente Martinez Ybor C. Emilio Aguinaldo D. Jose Marti

D. Jose Marti

(Ch12)Which civil rights leader helped to draft the United Nations Charter? A. James Doolittle B. Fred Korematsu C. A. Philip Randolph D. Mary McLeod Bethune

D. Mary McLeod Bethune

(Ch11)What was one effect of the dust storms across the Great Plains in the 1930s? A. Growth of the banking industry from farm loans B. Suspension of government assistance to farmers C. Increase in farm production on the Great Plains D. Migration of many to California and other states

D. Migration of many to California and other states

(Ch3)Which of the following would geographers consider a "pull" factor that contributed to the settling of the Far West A. The amount of farmland available for sale in the Northeast and Midwest was limited B. After the Depression of 1873, many craftsman in Northeastern cities could not find work C. The children of large farming families in Germany and Scandinavia often did not have enough land of their own D. Only a decade after the California Gold Rush, new discoveries of gold and silver were made in Nevada, Colorado, and South Dakota

D. Only a decade after the California Gold Rush, new discoveries of gold and silver were made in Nevada, Colorado, and South Dakota

(Ch11)How did the plans of Presidents Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt compare for dealing with the Great Depression? A. Hoover gave emergency loans to banks and businesses while Roosevelt opposed such programs B. Both Presidents believed the federal government should provide direct payments to the unemployed C. Hoover increased federal spending on public works projects like Hoover Dam while Roosevelt opposed such projects D. Roosevelt proposed that the federal government provide direct employment to the needy while Hoover relied more on local government and private charities

D. Roosevelt proposed that the federal government provide direct employment to the needy while Hoover relied more on local government and private charities

(Ch13)What was an important consequence of the Cuban Missile Crisis? A. The Soviet Union secretly kept nuclear missiles in Cuba pointed at Florida B. The United States kept missiles in Turkey and Greece pointed at the Soviet Union C. Fidel Castro was removed from power in Cuba and all nuclear weapons were taken out of Cuba D. Soviet and AMerican leaders established an emergency "hot line" and negotiated a partial test ban treaty

D. Soviet and AMerican leaders established an emergency "hot line" and negotiated a partial test ban treaty

(Ch11)Which of these was NOT a long-term result of the New Deal? A. Creation of a safety net to help American families in emergencies B. Expanded political participation by farmers, workers and the poor C. A shift in national voting patterns in favor of the Democratic Party D. State ownership of basic industries such as steelworks and railroads

D. State ownership of basic industries such as steelworks and railroads

(Ch8)Which American city served as the main port of embarkation for the "Rough Riders" and other American forces sent to Cuba during the Spanish-American War? A. New Orleans, Louisiana B. Jacksonville, Florida C. Galveston, Texas D. Tampa, Florida

D. Tampa, Florida

(Ch6)Why were immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe in the late 19th century welcomed by industrialists? A. The immigrants found it difficult to learn English and assimilate B. The immigrants voted for candidates from the local political machine C. The immigrants live in ghettos with other people from the same background D. The immigrants were willing to work for lower wages than most other workers

D. The immigrants were willing to work for lower wages than most other workers

(Ch3)How did completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869 encourage settlement of the American West A. The railroad led to new discoveries of precious minerals B. The railroad required immense quantities of iron and coal to build C. The railroad frightened Indian tribes, who retreated to reservations D. The railroad made it easier for ranchers and farmers to ship goods back east

D. The railroad made it easier for ranchers and farmers to ship goods back east

(Ch6)What was a consequence of the rapid growth of cities in the late 1880s A. The decline of political machines in the Midwest B. The migration of poor workers to the suburbs C. A decrease in the gap between rich and poor D. The rapid growth of tenements and ghettos

D. The rapid growth of tenements and ghettos

(Ch6)Which useful function was served by the political machines of the late 1800s A. They prevented corruption in local government B. They helped provide a supply of cheap and skilled labor for industry C. They served as role models for future city government by acting as city managers D. They assisted in the social and political assimilation of immigrants into the community

D. They assisted in the social and political assimilation of immigrants into the community

(Ch6)How did the experiences of Chinese immigrants differ from those of the "New Immigrants" from Southern and Eastern Europe? A. They often took the least desirable and lowest paying jobs B. They frequently faced prejudice and discrimination from nativists C. They were unable to use all of the same skills that they possessed at home D. They could not own property, testify in some state courts, or become citizens

D. They could not own property, testify in some state courts, or become citizens

(Ch4)What was significant of the passage of the Interstate Commerce Act (1887) and the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890)? A. They encouraged Big Business to grow by passing protective tariffs B. They prevented poor quality goods from being shipped across state lines C. They were both used to break up labor unions that interfered with free enterprise D. They established the principle that Congress could regulate business in certain circumstances

D. They established the principle that Congress could regulate business in certain circumstances