Immigration
Which US immigration station processed millions of immigrants on the East coast (New York)?
Ellis Island
Who were Muckrakers?
Journalists and writers who exposed corruption and social issues
What was the Gilded Age?
A period of American history marked by significant industrial growth and political corruption
Which of the following explains the role of economic opportunities as a pull factor?
Availability of jobs in American factories
Upton Sinclair’s novel “the Jungle” prompted Congress to pass which piece of legislation?
Meat Inspection and Pure Food and Drugs Act
Who was the leader of the political machine known as Tammany Hall?
William Tweed
Why did many immigrants come to the United States during this time period?
To escape political and religious persecution and seek economic opportunities
Jacob Riis’s book, “How the other Half Lives” focused on:
Living conditions in urban tenements
Which of the following is NOT a key issue labor unions were fighting for?
Employee benefits
Higher wages
Shorter working hours
Improved working and safety conditions
Employee benefits
Which industry in the United States attracted many Chinese immigrants during the Gilded Age?
Railroads
Which muckraker wrote, “The Jungle”, exposing the unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry?
Upton Sinclair
What business/industry was Cornelius Vanderbilt the tycoon of during the Gilded Age?
Railroad