UNIT 3: THE GILDED AGE - Recap

Front

Which of the following would most be associated with the term laissez-faire? Options: government regulations, law of supply and demand determines prices, introduction of minimum wage laws, child labor

Back

law of supply and demand determines prices

Front

What kind of government would a Social Darwinists want?

Back

A government that will not interfere in the process of evolution--one that let the poor and "unfit" die out.

Front

Laws, such as the Interstate Commerce and Sherman Antitrust Acts, were designed to __________ business as big business had monopolized industry, unfairly destroying competition.

Back

regulate

Front

Using the provided stimulus, which option best fits in the box? Options: Tenement housing, Nativist attitudes decreased, Government stepped away from regulation of business, Settlement homes were created for native citizens

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Tenement housing

Front

What is one way immigrants were used by Political Machines?

Back

Immigrants were given jobs in return for votes

Front

Which quote best characterizes Boss Tweed? Options: "He was a man of the people. An honest, hardworking man." "Tweed was a political boss who ruled New York City through corruption and bribes." "Tweed was a Social Darwinist... helping no one but the rich." "William Tweed was president of the United States."

Back

Tweed was a political boss who ruled New York City through corruption and bribes.

Front

Which of the following would most likely look to protect the interest of workers? Knights of Labor, Sherman Antitrust Act, Interstate Commerce Act, Political Machine

Back

Knights of Labor

Front

Immigrants learning to speak English and adapting to American culture is an example of __________.

Back

assimilation

Front

Which statement is accurate about the Gilded Age? Options: Politicians and business leaders used ruthless tactics to amass wealth and power, A time of war and expansion, Government encouraged monopolies with laws like the Sherman Antitrust Act, Large movement of immigrants from cities to the Great Plains

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Politicians and business leaders used ruthless tactics to amass wealth and power