The American Yawp Chapter 16 Quiz

What event in 1877 marked the beginning of a new era of labor conflict in the United States?

• The Haymarket Riot

• The Homestead Strike

• The Great Railroad Strike

• The Pullman Strike

What was the primary goal of the American Federation of Labor?

• To organize all workers, skilled and unskilled

• To advocate for socialist policies

• To focus on practical gains for skilled workers

• To promote racial integration in the workplace

What was William Jennings Bryan's stance on monetary policy in the 1896 election?

• Support for the gold standard

• Advocacy for free silver

• Creation of a national bank

• Abolition of paper currency

What is the definition of Social Darwinism?

• The belief in the survival of the fittest in human societies

• The theory of evolution by natural selection

• The idea that all species are related

• The concept of genetic inheritance

What does Social Darwinism justify?

• Equality and social welfare

• Laissez-faire economics and inequality

• Government intervention in the economy

• Universal healthcare

What impact did Social Darwinism have on society?

• Promoted social equality

• Encouraged social policies and attitudes towards the poor

• Led to the abolition of slavery

• Supported the development of public education

What were the successes and failures of the Populist Movement?

• Complete success in all goals

• Mixed results with some successes and failures

• Total failure in achieving any goals

• Success only in urban areas

What is an example of a labor movement strategy?

• Reducing taxes

• Forming cooperatives

• Increasing tariffs

• Promoting automation

What is a common theme in Social Darwinism?

• Equality for all

• Survival of the fittest

• Government intervention

• Universal healthcare

What was one impact of the populist movement on mainstream politics?

• Influence on the Republican Party

• Influence on the Democratic Party

• Influence on the Green Party

• Influence on the Libertarian Party