Rowlett US History A CBA REVIEW

Front

What group objected to immigrants taking many jobs in American cities?

Back

Nativists

Front

Which of these was NOT a part of the Populist platform?
The Gold standard, Government control of the railroad, direct election of Senators, 8-hour work day

Back

The Gold standard

Front

What is NOT a factor that contributed to US Industrialization in the late 19th century? Options: inventions and innovations, Transcontinental Railroad/national market, Increase in immigration of unskilled labor, Exodusters

Back

Exodusters

Front

What conflict gained the US territory overseas and increased the power of their navy?

Back

Spanish-American War

Front

Who used the power of the press to sway public opinion about the Spanish-American war?

Back

Yellow Journalists

Front

The spoils system (giving jobs to your buddies) was ended by

Back

The Pendleton Act

Front

What is NOT a reason America wanted to create an "empire"? Obtain natural resources, Increase strength of their navy, Spread American values

Back

Increase immigration from Asia

Front

What created the cattle drives?

Back

A high demand for beef on the East and West Coast

Front

What resources were not mined throughout the closing of the frontier? Options: gold, aluminum, copper, silver

Back

aluminum

Front

What legislation created forced assimilation for Native American Tribes?

Back

The Dawes Act