Industry and Immigration

Front

What type of industry did Andrew Carnegie run?

Back

Steel Industry

Front

Which of the following describes how railroads helped the United States?
Options:
They used many tons of steel,
They helped end the shipping industry,
They charged high rates to farmers,
They helped businesses reach distant markets across the country

Back

They helped businesses reach distant markets across the country

Front

Which of the following is one of the MAIN reasons immigrants came to the United States? They wanted to continue living a hard life, They faced lack of prejudice, They did not want religious freedom, They hoped for economic opportunity (jobs)

Back

They hoped for economic opportunity (jobs)

Front

Angel Island was the main immigrant station for Asian immigrants.

Back

Was the main immigrant station for Asian immigrants

Front

Immigrants often lived in communities with others from their home country because

Back

It was a way to help make the adjustment to the United States easier

Front

Which of the following did NOT lead to the rise of labor unions?
Many workers labored in hot, cramped workshops
Working conditions were often unhealthy and dangerous
Many workers earned low wages and worked long hours

Back

Many business owners were going on strike

Front

Henry Ford’s new method of building cars had two advantages: speed and reduced cost. What was this method called?

Back

Assembly line

Front

What are the words below used to describe?

unhealthy
one bathroom on each floor
no windows
crowded
dangerous

Back

tenements

Front

Which of the following groups of people came through Ellis Island? Irish Immigrants, African-American Immigrants, European Immigrants, Asian Immigrants

Back

European Immigrants

Front

The United States is known as a Melting Pot.

Back

True