Westward Expansion and Discrimination
As the United States spread westward, the country experienced changes in the countries immigrants were from. One of the new groups of immigrants were from China. What law was passed to discriminated against Chinese immigrants.
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
What is segregation?
The separation of people based on race, gender, or religion.
Which of the following the founder of the Hull House?
Jane Addams
Which of the following was a key reason many immigrants came to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
A) To escape religious persecution and seek better economic opportunities
B) To find land for farming in Europe
C) To participate in the U.S. military
D) To spread their native culture to indigenous tribes in the U.S.
Answer: A) To escape religious persecution and seek better economic opportunities
Which "Captain of Industry" most closely associated with the oil industry?
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Cornelius Vanderbilt
J.P. Morgan
John D. Rockefeller
During the Jim Crow Era, segregation laws were primarily against African Americans but other groups discriminated against were...
(list 3)
These groups were impacted by Westward Expansion
Mexicans
Chinese
American Indians
What is discrimination?
The unfair DIFFERENCE in the treatment of people. Usually based on race, gender, or religion.
An African American investigative journalist (who wrote about lynching), educator, and co-founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
W.E.B. DuBois, Booker T. Washington, or Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells
How did the arrival of millions of immigrants during the late 1800s and early 1900s impact the United States?
A) It led to a decrease in population growth in urban areas.
B) Immigrants helped to grow cities, contribute to the economy, and shape the cultural diversity of the nation.
C) Immigrants were mainly rural farmers, which had little impact on urbanization.
D) It led to the disbanding of labor unions as immigrants worked for lower wages.
Answer: B) Immigrants helped to grow cities, contribute to the economy, and shape the cultural diversity of the nation.
Which "Captain of Industry" was most closely associated with steel.
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Cornelius Vanderbilt
J.P. Morgan
Andrew Carnegie
Westward Expansion displaced many American Indians. What year did the United States give American Indians citizenship?
1924
Which Supreme Court case upheld racial segregation in the United States?
Plessy v. Ferguson
This African-American demanded full political, civil, and social rights to his people, so he started the NAACP
W.E.B. DuBois, Ida B. Wells, or Booker T. Washington
W.E.B. DuBois
What role did Ellis Island play in the immigration process for many people coming to the United States in the early 20th century?
A) It served as a place for immigrants to get permanent jobs.
B) It was the primary location where immigrants were processed, examined for disease, and allowed to enter the U.S.
C) It was a training center for immigrants to learn English and American customs.
D) It was a military base where immigrants could enlist in the army.
Answer: B) It was the primary location where immigrants were processed, examined for disease, and allowed to enter the U.S.
Which "Captain of Industry" was most closely associated with Railroads and Shipping?
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Cornelius Vanderbilt
J.P. Morgan
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Which group of people were most heavily impacted by Jim Crow Laws?
African Americans in the Southern United States.
Lynching, illegal killings, were used throughout the United States to control mostly the African American population. However, lynching is most associated with which region of the country?
The South
Which African American leader wanted vocational education?
W.E.B. DuBois, Ida B. Wells, or Booker T. Washington
Booker T. Washington
Which of the following best describes the "melting pot" theory in relation to U.S. immigration?
A) Immigrants should preserve their distinct cultural identities and not try to blend into American society.
B) Immigrants from different cultures would blend together to form a new, unified American identity, adopting aspects of American culture while contributing their own traditions.
C) Immigrants would remain segregated in specific neighborhoods and not interact with the broader society.
D) Immigrants should stay in their home countries to preserve their cultures.
Answer: B) Immigrants from different cultures would blend together to form a new, unified American identity, adopting aspects of American culture while contributing their own traditions.
Which "Captain of Industry" was most closely associated with banking?
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Cornelius Vanderbilt
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
Analyze the impact of the Transcontinental Railroad on both the economy and the Native American tribes living in the West. Which of the following best describes this impact?
A) The railroad brought economic prosperity to Native American tribes, creating new trade routes and peaceful relations.
B) The construction of the railroad improved farming in the West and led to the establishment of more Native American reservations.
C) The Transcontinental Railroad facilitated the movement of goods and people, but led to further displacement and hardship for Native American tribes.
D) The railroad created new alliances with Native Americans, providing them with opportunities to work as railroad laborers and build their own communities.
C) The Transcontinental Railroad facilitated the movement of goods and people, but led to further displacement and hardship for Native American tribes
How did the Jim Crow laws affect the lives of African Americans in the Southern United States, and what was their impact on the overall struggle for civil rights in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
A) Jim Crow laws promoted racial equality by ensuring that African Americans had equal access to public facilities and opportunities.
B) The laws created a system of legal segregation that restricted African Americans' access to education, voting rights, and public services, contributing to the long-term struggle for civil rights.
C) Jim Crow laws were designed to help African Americans integrate into mainstream society by providing more economic and educational opportunities.
D) These laws helped eliminate racial discrimination by organizing public services in a way that was fair to both African Americans and whites.
.B) The laws created a system of legal segregation that restricted African Americans' access to education, voting rights, and public services, contributing to the long-term struggle for civil rights.
How did the approaches of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois to achieving racial equality differ, and what were the main criticisms of their beliefs during the Jim Crow era?
A) Booker T. Washington believed that economic self-sufficiency and vocational training were the keys to racial equality, while W.E.B. Du Bois argued for immediate political and social equality through higher education and activism. Washington was criticized for accepting segregation, while Du Bois was criticized for being too radical and confrontational.
B) Booker T. Washington promoted immediate legal equality through protests and court cases, while W.E.B. Du Bois focused on vocational training and economic self-sufficiency. Washington was criticized for being too focused on politics, while Du Bois was criticized for not being political enough.
C) Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois both believed that African Americans should focus solely on political activism, but Washington was criticized for his emphasis on voting rights, while Du Bois was criticized for his lack of focus on education.
D) Booker T. Washington believed in integrating African Americans into mainstream white society, while W.E.B. Du Bois advocated for the separation of races to preserve African American culture. Washington was criticized for being too radical, while Du Bois was criticized for being too conservative.
A) Booker T. Washington believed that economic self-sufficiency and vocational training were the keys to racial equality, while W.E.B. Du Bois argued for immediate political and social equality through higher education and activism. Washington was criticized for accepting segregation, while Du Bois was criticized for being too radical and confrontational.
How did the rapid urbanization of the late 19th and early 20th centuries affect immigrants in American cities?
A) It provided immigrants with more access to farming opportunities and rural living.
B) It led to the creation of more factories, offering jobs but also contributing to overcrowded living conditions and poor sanitation.
C) It resulted in the immediate assimilation of immigrants into middle-class neighborhoods.
D) It allowed immigrants to maintain their traditional lifestyles without much interference from American society.
Answer: B) It led to the creation of more factories, offering jobs but also contributing to overcrowded living conditions and poor sanitation.
What is another term for a "Captain of Industry"? This term is meant to be critical of men who take advantage of others.
Robber Barrons