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Which law required immigrants to be able to read and write?

A
the Chinese Exclusion Act
B
the Immigration Act of 1917
C
the Emergency Quota Act
D
the Johnson-Reed Immigration Act
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During which decade did transcontinental rail service begin in the United States?

A
1850–1860
B
1860–1870
C
1870–1880
D
1880–1890
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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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The Pullman strike ended with

A
the appointment of Eugene V. Debs as company president.
B
record profits for the Pullman Company and its shareholders.
C
the company rehiring workers who withdrew from other unions.
D
a new union that received the Pullman Company’s support.
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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.
6

Which of the following is an example of a service industry job in an urban center?

A
a farmer
B
a bank clerk
C
a factory worker
D
a miner
7

The Second Industrial Revolution in the United States lasted from the

A
end of the American Revolution to 1800.
B
end of the Civil War to 1800.
C
end of the Civil War to 1900.
D
end of the American Revolution to 1865.
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Why did government officials allow monopolies to operate without strong regulations during the Gilded Age?

A
Officials believed monopolies were responsible for the growth of the economy.
B
Officials believed monopolies would keep competition alive.
C
Officials believed monopolies would treat their workers well.
D
Officials believed monopolies were the most successful way for businesses to make a profit.
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The income divide and excesses of the rich during the Gilded Age caused

A
workers to abandon labor unions.
B
some people to stop working at factories.
C
workers to seek education to get better jobs.
D
some people to work for economic and social reform.
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What type of workers did the American Federation of Labor (AFL) mainly represent?

A
unskilled workers
B
skilled workers
C
farmers
D
business owners
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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
12

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, several Chinatowns had violent riots that were started by

A
nativists who disliked immigrants.
B
immigrants who were denied rights.
C
workers who were unemployed.
D
city workers who were not being paid.
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How did Carnegie’s purchase of Allegheny Steel contribute to the formation of his monopoly?

A
The purchase enabled Carnegie to discover a more efficient production method.
B
The purchase enabled Carnegie to control most of the rail lines.
C
The purchase gave Carnegie control of coke production.
D
The purchase gave Carnegie new access to the raw materials he needed.
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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 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.

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