Many people came to California in the mid-1800s in search of
Gold
Which of these is a weapon used by labor unions when negotiations with business owners fail?
strike
lawsuit
court injunction
collective bargaining
Strike
Which of the following statements BEST describes progressives at the beginning of the 20th century?
Primarily, wealthy elite who saw it as their duty to help less fortunate members of society
Primarily, middle-class White citizens who wanted to improve society through a variety of reforms
Primarily, immigrant citizens who wanted to improve society through a variety of reforms
Primarily, middle-class White citizens who promoted laissez-faire economics and wanted minimal government interference
Primarily, middle-class White citizens who wanted to improve society through a variety of reforms
The experience for immigrants living in steerage
It was uncomfortable because hundreds of people were confined in the same space.
What did the 19th Amendment do?
Gave women the right to vote
Why did cowboys drive their cattle north from Texas along the Chisholm Trail?
to sell their cattle to rich ranchers in Oklahoma
to find better grazing land for their cattle in states like Kansas
to ship their cattle to markets in eastern cities like Chicago
to establish cattle ranches near western towns like Denver
To ship their cattle to markets in eastern cities like Chicago
What did the Pullman Strike, Haymarket Affair, and Homestead Strike have in common?
They were defeats for owners.
They were victories for unions.
They were marked by violence.
They were organized by anarchists.
They were marked by violence.
Which of the following was NOT a goal of the NAACP during the Progressive Era?
to secure the passage of anti-lynching laws
to use the legal system to fight segregation
to ensure equal rights for all African Americans
to urge accommodation among African Americans
To urge accommodation among African Americans
Upon arriving by ship in New York Harbor, which of the following groups was required to go through immigration inspections at Ellis Island?
only steerage passengers
only first class passengers
only passengers with children
only passengers with disabilities
Only steerage passengers
What did the 18th Amendment do?
Prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of alcohol
The National Grange was an organization made up mainly of policies that
benefited private businesses.
lowered wealthy people's taxes.
supported equality for Indigenous people.
helped the common people.
Helped the common people.
What is one improvement labor unions achieved?
Their wages almost doubled in amount.
They were guaranteed higher pay on holidays.
They had to have two days off a week.
Lowered the Average hours worked per week.
Lowered the Average hours worked per week.
Which of the following was an aspect of President Wilson’s New Freedom progressive reform plan?
transferring power from trusts to small businesses
increasing the role of the federal government
lowering taxes on large businesses and monopolies
protecting the rights and wants of labor unions
Transferring power from trusts to small businesses
Which of these is a factor why people were pushed to leave Europe?
They were reeling from a devastating famine that resulted from widespread crop failures.
They believed there would be better opportunities to obtain industrial jobs in the United States.
They were attracted to the prospect of the “land of milk and honey” described in the American letters.
They thought the United States would provide better educational opportunities for their children.
They were reeling from a devastating famine that resulted from widespread crop failures.
What did the 16th Amendment do?
Created a federal income tax to fund government programs
Why did the U.S. government set up schools for Indigenous children?
The government wanted to assimilate Indigenous people into U.S. culture.
Why did many children in the 1900s not attend school?
Children often worked for wages to support their families
Why did President Theodore Roosevelt support Taft as his successor?
Roosevelt was confident that Taft would continue his reform program.
How did the immigration station at Angel Island differ from the one at Ellis Island?
Immigrants underwent a lengthier, more detailed legal interview at Angel Island.
What did the 17th Amendment do?
Allowed voters to directly elect senators