1 Because of the economic downturn in the 1890s, many Americans organized in order to seek relief from corporations and elected officials. Choose the statement that reflects an action undertaken in the 1890s to improve conditions for workers. CONCEPT Economic Depression and Labor Unrest in the 1890...
many americans organized in order to seek relief from corporations and elected officials choose the statement that reflects an action undertaken in the
US HISTORY 105 us history since 1865 Unit 1 milestone quiz
1
Because of the economic downturn in the 1890s, many Americans organized in order to
seek relief from corporations and elected officials.
Choose the statement that reflects an action undertaken in the
1890s to improve conditions for workers.
•
"We hired Pinkerton private security officers to protect laborers at our company."
•
“We marched on Washington, D.C. to advocate for public works jobs for the
unemployed.”
•
"We joined with farmers in a national political coalition to gain a more powerful voice in
the federal government.”
•
"American farmers and urban workers united in powerful unions to sway national policy."
CONCEPT
Economic Depression and Labor Unrest in the 1890s
2
Choose the most accurate statement about the nature of politics in
the Gilded Age.
•
Candidates for local office promised reform and an end to corruption.
•
The Republican Party began to dominate national politics.
•
Politics at the national level was polarized over issues primarily related to race and
income inequality.
•
Corruption and inefficiency were hallmarks of politics in this time period.
CONCEPT
Gilded Age Politics
3
, US HISTORY 105 us history since 1865 Unit 1 milestone quiz
Consider this political cartoon from 1891 that depicts Uncle Sam in front of a
crowd of immigrants.
A judge tells Uncle Sam, "If Immigration was properly Restricted you would
no longer be troubled with Anarchy, Socialism, the Mafia and such kindred
evils!" Some of the labels on the immigrants include: “German socialist,”
“Polish vagabond,” and “English convict.”
Choose the statement that best reflects how new immigrants to
America were viewed by citizens as illustrated in the cartoon.
•
"All these new immigrants are troublemakers that will harm our country."
•
"These new immigrants bring fresh ideas that will reinvigorate our ailing democracy."
•
"So many immigrants will strain the available land resources in America."
•
"Lots of immigrants arriving so quickly encourages current citizens to turn to crime
rather than compete for jobs."
CONCEPT
Late 19th Century Immigrant Experience
4
Choose the true statement about the Knights of Labor.
•
It rejected women and minorities from its union.
•
It was a combination of about 20 different craft unions.
•
It was led by Samuel Gompers.
•
At its height, its membership was more than 700,000 workers.
CONCEPT
Working Class Life and Labor Unions in the Gilded Age
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