Unit One 11th Grade Test Review

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An 1882 law that prohibited the immigration of all Chinese laborers to the United States. This was a response to widespread anti-Chinese sentiment and economic fears, particularly on the West Coast. Fill in the blank with the correct term.

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Chinese Exclusion Act

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The rapid growth of cities driven by industrialization and the influx of immigrants seeking jobs and a better life. This led to significant social and environmental changes, including overcrowding and sanitation issues. What is the correct term for this phenomenon?

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Urbanization

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A type of crowded, often dilapidated apartment building common in urban areas, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These structures were known for their poor living conditions, lack of sanitation, and high population density. Fill in the blank with the correct term.

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Tenement

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A community center established in a poor, urban neighborhood that provided a wide range of services to immigrants and the working class, including education, child care, and healthcare. Fill in the blank with the correct term.

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Settlement House

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A pioneering social reformer and a key figure in the settlement house movement. She co-founded Hull House in Chicago in 1889, one of the most famous settlement houses in the United States. Who is she?

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Jane Addams

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The notorious Democratic political machine that dominated New York City politics for decades, known for its corruption and control over government services and jobs.

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Tammany Hall

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A political organization in which a small group of leaders or a single 'boss' maintains control over a political party and government, often through patronage and the strategic distribution of favors and jobs. Fill in the blank with the correct term.

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Political Machine

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A form of political corruption where a public official uses their position for personal gain, such as taking bribes or kickbacks. This was a common practice among political machines. Fill in the blank with the correct term.

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Graft

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The leader of the Tammany Hall political machine in New York City during the 1860s and early 1870s. His corrupt practices and eventual downfall became a symbol of Gilded Age political corruption. Fill in the blank with the correct name.

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Boss Tweed

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The practice of appointing people to government jobs or positions based on loyalty or political support rather than on merit. This system was a cornerstone of political machines and was a major source of corruption. Fill in the blank with the correct term.

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Patronage