Unit 4 Test

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What was one of the consequences of mass movement mentioned in the document? Options: Decrease in urbanization, Surge in nativism, Decline in cultural assimilation, Formation of rural communities

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Surge in nativism

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What was one of the opportunities provided by industrial cities during urbanization?

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Opportunities for jobs and higher wages

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What was one of the problems faced by city dwellers due to the quick rise in the population?

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Overcrowding

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Which of the following was NOT a problem for city dwellers? Water contamination, Risks of fire, Increases in crime, Efficient waste management

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Efficient waste management

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What term is used to describe individuals who are seen as exploiting the public to increase their personal wealth, often viewed negatively? Options: Philanthropists, Captains of Industry, Entrepreneurs

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Robber Barons

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What term is used to describe individuals who are seen as using capitalism to make the US wealthy, often viewed positively?

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Captains of Industry

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What is a trust in the context of business?

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A large company or business combination that gains (or attempts to gain) control of a market.

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Why were people like those shown in this image hopeful about their future? Options: Nativism and Social Darwinism were expanding in American cities. The U.S. social security system provided financial and medical benefits. There were many jobs and business opportunities in America. American cities had large and comfortable tenement apartment buildings.

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There were many jobs and business opportunities in America.

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Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the data?
During the late-19th century, immigration to the US increased at a declining rate.
During the late-19th century, most immigrants to the United States settled in cities.
During the late-19th century, the immigrant population in the US more than doubled.
During the late-19th century, immigration to the US dramatically declined.

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During the late-19th century, the immigrant population in the US more than doubled.

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Which trend of the late 1800s correctly replaces the question mark in this cause-and-effect diagram? Options: The number of immigrants from Europe declined., The government passed laissez-faire laws., People moved from rural to urban areas., Settlement houses lost federal funding.

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People moved from rural to urban areas.