US History Unit 1 2023

Front

This was the first immigration law to discriminate against an entire immigrant population.

Back

Chinese Exclusion Act

Answer explanation

The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed in 1882 and was not cancelled until 1943!

Front

The point of view of this artist on Standard Oil is one of

Back

a robber baron

Answer explanation

Standard oil is drawn like a monster attacking everything around it. This shows the artist believes the company to be more like a villain, or robber baron.

Front

Which of the following was true about the American Federation of Labor (AFL)?
The union encouraged violent strikes as a way to get what it wanted from owners.
The AFL was the only recognized union in the United States.
The union discriminated against workers of different races by discouraging them from joining.
The AFL tried to get its own candidates elected to political office.

Back

The union discriminated against workers of different races by discouraging them from joining.

Answer explanation

The AFL was originally only for skilled, white, and male workers. Over time, the AFL did allow more people to join.

Front

How did farmers respond to their problems of debt, isolation, and low profits?

Back

By organizing the Populist Party to get their candidates elected to political office.

Answer explanation

The Populists wanted to get elected to the government and then make laws to limit the power of big businesses and to help farmers.

Front

Many early strikes ended like the one above because.

Back

The government often took the side of the owners and used force to break the strike.

Front

Violence and hunger are two examples of __________ factors; things that force people to leave their home and move to another country.

Back

push

Answer explanation

Push factors drive people away from their home countries.

Russian Jews faced attacks from their own government.

Chinese immigrants faced poverty and hunger.

Both groups came to the U.S. looking for a better life.

Front

The artist of this cartoon most likely believed Andrew Carnegie was

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A Captain of Industry

Answer explanation

The cartoonist drew Carnegie spreading his money around for the "public good". So the artist most likely saw Carnegie as a Captain of Industry, or a hero.

Front

Collective ____________ is used by labor unions to negotiate TOGETHER with their employer for better working conditions.

Back

bargaining

Answer explanation

Unions rely on collective bargaining by negotiating on behalf of all workers rather than just a few.

Front

Examining the background of an source's author and analyzing their point of view is part of which historical thinking skill?

Back

Sourcing

Answer explanation

Front

How confident are we feeling for the exam?

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Answer explanation

With proper studying and preparation, you will do well!