U.S. History Midterm

Front

The poor working conditions in factories during the Gilded Age led to the creation of _______________.

Back

Labor Unions

Front

The first electric light bulb was created by ______________.

Back

Thomas Edison

Front

One benefit of the transcontinental railroad was that -

Back

farmers were able to sell their goods to distant markets

Front

The Homestead Act offered settlers -

Back

160 acres of land if they would live on and improve the land

Front

The cartoonist who brought down Boss Tweed was

Back

Thomas Nast

Front

Reasons why immigrants leave or come to another country are known as:

Back

"Push" and "Pull" factors

Front

Did immigrants have to go through a processing center and testing to stay in the U.S.?

Back

True

Front

Which group opposed immigration during the Gilded Age?

Back

Nativists

Front

Poor people in overcrowded cities lived in poorly kept housing called:

Back

Tenements

Front

Reforming means

Back

Changing something for the better