APUSH Unit 6 Test

What was the role of Jane Addams and settlement house workers?

They helped urban poor, African Americans, and immigrants by advocating for services that supported their assimilation into American society, teaching English and practical job skills.

What effect did congressional legislation have on immigration?

Laws such as the Chinese Exclusion Act limited immigration, leading to a significant decline by the 1920s.

How did new transportation impact agriculture in the U.S.?

Railroads connected different regions, making transportation cheaper and aiding business and city growth.

What were the effects of westward expansion on Native Americans?

It led to conflicts with settlers and the military, with policies like the Dawes Act aimed at assimilating Native Americans.

What is laissez-faire economics and how did it affect industry?

It promoted minimal government intervention, leading to rapid industrial growth but also increased economic inequality and worker exploitation.

Who were the Populists and what did they advocate for?

A political group that fought for farmers' rights, advocating for regulation of railroad industries and currency reform (silver-backed dollar).

What did W.E.B. Du Bois advocate for?

He advocated for the advancement of Black rights and emphasized the importance of higher education for African Americans.

How did Andrew Carnegie influence philanthropy?

He promoted giving back to society, donating millions to build libraries and other institutions, outlined in his work 'The Gospel of Wealth'.

What was the role of monopolies during the Gilded Age?

Monopolies eliminated competition due to laissez-faire policies, creating a system that favored large corporations and exploited smaller businesses.

What was the difference in immigration patterns from the 1840s-50s compared to the 1880s-90s?

Earlier immigrants were mainly from Northern Europe (Britain, Ireland, Germany) + China, while later waves came from Southern and Eastern Europe (Italians, Russians, and Hungarians), often settling in cities.

Who were the Nativists?

An anti-immigrant political group that sought to ban immigration and restrict new immigrants from entering the U.S.

What did Ida B. Wells advocate for?

She fought against lynching in the South and raised awareness about its brutality.

What was the impact of labor unions?

Labor unions protected workers' rights and negotiated for better conditions, although they faced opposition from large businesses.

What did Ida Tarbell expose?

She exposed corruption within Standard Oil (rockefeller), prompting antitrust actions against the company by Teddy Roosevelt.

What was the Dawes Act?

An 1887 policy aimed at assimilating Native Americans by dividing tribal lands into individual plots.

What was the significance of the Great Railroad Strike of 1877?

It was a major nationwide labor strike sparked by wage cuts, resulting in over 100 deaths.

What was the purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1886?

It required fair railroad rates and established the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate the railroads.

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Carnegie- Steel, Philanthropy

Rockefeller- Oil

Morgan- Banking/Finance