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The Immigrant Experience — Unit test Answers

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Look at the graphic.According to this graphic, what was the role of midwestern cities in the meatpacking industry?

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They were a major source of cattle for the meatpacking industry.
B
They processed meat to be sold in the Great Plains.
C
They processed meat to be sold in eastern cities.
D
They served as a stopping point for farmers bringing their cattle to eastern cities.
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Which US group was one of the first to go on strike because of wage cuts?

A
the American Federation of Labor
B
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
C
the American Railway Union
D
the Lowell Mill girls
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Women’s suffrage in Arizona was granted by which reform measure?

A
an initiative
B
a recall
C
a referendum
D
a direct primary
4

During the Gilded Age, a factory worker who was injured while working generally received

A
pay and some health benefits.
B
a leave of absence with decreased pay.
C
no pay but a promise that the job would be held for the worker.
D
neither pay nor health benefits.
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How did the growth of the railroads affect supply and demand for natural resources in the United States?

A
The growth of the railroads decreased the supply of natural resources.
B
The growth of the railroads decreased the demand for natural resources.
C
The growth of the railroads increased the demand for natural resources.
D
The growth of the railroads had no effect on the supply of natural resources.
6

Critics thought that many officials appointed by political machines were

A
qualified and honest.
B
experienced and trustworthy.
C
unqualified and corrupt.
D
inexperienced and honest.
7

What helped immigrants in the 1800s and early 1900s retain their cultures?

A
adopting American traditions
B
living in enclaves
C
fleeing religious persecution
D
avoiding discrimination
8

Which of the following characterizes child labor in the 1800s?

A
Children who worked hard had the opportunity to get promoted.
B
Children performed physical labor after school each day.
C
Children performed physical labor for long hours each day.
D
Children had the opportunity to learn trade skills at work.
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How did the Bessemer process contribute to the development of Carnegie’s monopoly?

A
It allowed Carnegie to produce higher quality steel more quickly, which increased demand.
B
It made transportation of steel faster and more efficient, lowering Carnegie’s costs.
C
It allowed Carnegie to cut his cost of labor, increasing his profits.
D
It allowed Carnegie to replace coal as a fuel supply, cutting his costs.
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In the late 1800s, the growth of the railroad system led to Midwestern cities such as Minneapolis and Cleveland becoming

A
agricultural centers.
B
unsettled territories.
C
industrial centers.
D
lumber centers.
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Which of the following best describes an enclave?

A
a crowded, poorly lit apartment building within a large city
B
a distinct group that lived or worked together within a larger community
C
a specific group that promoted discrimination against immigrants
D
a law that sought to regulate immigration and restrict certain groups
12

In the system of mass production, unskilled workers

A
were hired to tend to machines and were paid more than skilled workers.
B
were hired to help skilled workers and were paid more than skilled workers.
C
were hired to tend to machines and were paid less than skilled workers.
D
were hired to assist skilled workers and were paid the same as skilled workers.
13

Reform elements such as the recall, the referendum, and the initiative were primarily designed to give power to

A
trusts.
B
political machines.
C
voters.
D
monopolies.
14

Why was the Cleveland Massacre significant in the formation of Standard Oil?

A
Standard Oil significantly improved its business practices after the Cleveland Massacre.
B
Standard Oil became a monopoly in the Cleveland oil market after the Massacre.
C
Standard Oil was bought out by other Cleveland companies after the Massacre.
D
Standard Oil closed down after the Cleveland Massacre.
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Which effect of industrialization made city centers somewhat unpleasant for residents?

A
the increased number of government buildings
B
the lack of cultural institutions
C
the lack of public transportation
D
the rise of railroads and stockyards

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