American Republic Chapter 15 Quiz

The Civil Service Commision changed the spoils system because it gave many federal government jobs to ​ (a)   rather than ​ (b)   .

• those who passed civil service exams
• those who were loyal to a political party
• those who the people voted for

What was unique about Grover Cleveland's presidency?

Which natural resources were used as fuel or power at this time?

• petroleum

• trees

• sunlight

• water

• wind

Which natural resources were mined during this time?

• diamonds

• gold

• iron

• silver

• coal

What was the name of the port where most immigrants entered the United States during the Gilded Age?

What was the name of the legislation passed by Congress in 1882 to prohibit Chinese workers from entering the United States for ten years?

Arrange the presidents in order.

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What two factors contributed to a better, more efficient railroad system?

Who began in the shipping industry and was able to assemble a vast railroad empire?

Which two railroad companies worked together to complete the transcontinental railroad?

• Great Northern Railroad

• Central Pacific

  Railroad

• Union Pacific

  Railroad

• United Atlantic

  Railroad