Quiz on American History in the Late 19th Century 1

What was the primary goal of the People's (Populist) Party during the 1890s?

• Supporting big business interests

• Promoting industrial growth

• Advocating for farmers and laborers

• Expanding railroad monopolies

The term "Gilded Age" was coined by Mark Twain to describe:

• A period of genuine prosperity for all Americans

• The rise of the middle class

• A facade of prosperity masking serious social problems

• The success of industrial innovation

How did Social Darwinism influence American society in the late 19th century?

• It promoted equal rights for all social classes

• It justified wealth inequality as natural selection

• It encouraged government regulation of business

• It supported labor union formation

What was Andrew Carnegie's "Gospel of Wealth" primarily about?

• How to become wealthy through hard work

• The responsibility of the wealthy to help society

• The importance of government welfare

• Methods to avoid paying taxes

Jane Addams is best known for:

• Creating Hull House and social reform

• Leading the women's suffrage movement only

• Operating a successful business empire

• Supporting social Darwinism

Which integration strategy involved owning every step of the manufacturing process?

• Horizontal Integration

• Circular Integration

• Vertical Integration

• Lateral Integration

The Knights of Labor was significant because it:

• Represented only skilled workers

• Opposed all forms of strike action

• Included both skilled and unskilled workers

• Focused solely on political reform

What was the main outcome of Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)?

• It ended racial segregation

• It established voting rights

• It protected labor unions

• It legalized "separate but equal" doctrine

The Dawes Act of 1887 primarily affected Native Americans by:

• Expanding tribal lands

• Promoting communal living

• Forcing individual land ownership

• Creating new reservations

What was the primary goal of the American Federation of Labor (AFL)?

• Organizing all workers regardless of skill

• Focusing on specific trade union reforms

• Supporting socialist revolution

• Promoting government ownership