Industrialization/Immigration/Urbanization Practice Questions
Industrialization/Immigration/Urbanization Practice Questions1 In the late 1800s, the Homestead steel strike and thePullman railcar strike were unsuccessful because(1)(2)(3)(4)the government supported business ownersmost workers refused to take part in the strikethe Supreme Court ruled both strikes were illegalfactory owners hired children to replace thestrikers2 Which statement about immigration to the United Statesis most accurate?(1) Immigration has had little effect on Americanculture.(2) Immigration has been a result of circumstancesabroad as well as in the United States.(3) Immigrants from northern and western Europehave had the most problems in being assimilatedinto United States society.(4) Most immigration to the United States wascompleted by 1900.3 Many wealthy American industrialists of the late 19thcentury used the theory of Social Darwinism to(1)(2)(3)(4)support the labor union movementjustify monopolistic actionspromote legislation establishing a minimum wageencourage charitable organizations to help the poor4 Which city is paired with the geographical feature thatdirectly contributed to its growth?(1)(2)(3)(4)San Francisco – Rocky MountainsNew Orleans – Mississippi RiverPittsburgh – Hudson RiverCleveland – Atlantic Coastal Plain5 Base your answer to the following question on the poemexcerpt below and on your knowledge of social studies."Keep ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries sheWith silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"— Emma Lazarus, "The New Colossus," 1883Which attitude about immigration is reflected in thispoem, which is inscribed on the Statue of Liberty?(1) People from all nations should be welcomed.(2) Educated professionals should be givenpreference.(3) Quotas should be adopted to limit certain ethnicgroups.(4) The influx of unskilled people should be restricted.6 In which pair of events did the first event most directlyinfluence the second?(1) discovery of gold in California LouisianaPurchase(2) building of the transcontinental railroad disappearance of the frontier(3) settling of the Oregon Territory passage of theHomestead Act(4) assimilation of Native American Indians intoAmerican society passage of the Dawes Act7 In the late 1800's, the outcome of most strikes showedthat labor unions(1) successfully used violence to solve labor problems(2) had government support to improve workingconditions(3) benefited both workers and management in theirefforts to unionize(4) lacked popular and political support
Industrialization/Immigration/Urbanization Practice Questions8 "The growth of a large business is merely survival of the 12 Base your answer to question on the chart below andfittest. The American beauty rose can be produced in theon your knowledge of social studies.splendor and fragrance which bring cheer to its beholderonly by sacrificing the early buds which grow uparound it. This is not an evil tendency in business. It ismerely the working out of a law of nature and a law ofGod. ."— John D. Rockefeller, Jr.Which concept is described by this passage?(1) communism(3) utopian socialism(2) Populism(4) Social Darwinism9 In the late 19th century, Congress tried to limit thepower of monopolies by(1)(2)(3)(4)creating the Federal Trade Commissionstrengthening the Supreme Courtadopting Granger lawspassing the Sherman Antitrust Act10 The major reason the United States placed fewrestrictions on immigration during the 1800's was that(1) few Europeans wished to give up their economicsecurity(2) little opposition to immigration existed(3) the growing economy needed a steady supplyof cheap labor(4) most immigrants spoke English and thus neededlittle or no education11 Which term best describes United States economicpolicy during the era of the rise of big business(1865-1900)?(1)(2)(3)(4)laissez-faire capitalismmercantilismMarxismwelfare-state capitalismWhich generalization can best be supported by theinformation in this chart?(1) Migration to urban areas slowed by 1920.(2) By 1900, a majority of Americans worked infactories.(3) Between 1800 and 1900, the United Statespopulation was primarily rural.(4) From 1800 to 1920, the percentage of farmworkers in the labor force steadily increased.13 In passing the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890), Congressintended to(1) prevent large corporations from eliminatingtheir competition(2) distinguish good trusts from bad trusts(3) regulate rates charged by railroads(4) force large trusts to bargain with labor unions14 The term business monopoly can best be described as(1) the most common form of business in the UnitedStates(2) government control of the means of production(3) an agreement between partners to manage acorporation(4) a company that controls or dominates anindustry
Industrialization/Immigration/Urbanization Practice Questions15 During the late 1800s, which group strongly supportedan open immigration policy?(1) conservationists(3) factory owners(2) nativists(4) southern farmers16 Prior to 1890, United States businesses made fewforeign investments mainly because(1) state governments discouraged foreigninvestments(2) foreign investments were prohibited by Congress(3) foreign nations did not accept investments fromUnited States businesses(4) investment opportunities were better in theUnited States17 During the late 1800s, the defenders of SocialDarwinism would most likely have supported(1)(2)(3)(4)labor unionsprogressive income taxeslaissez-faire capitalismenvironmental conservation18 Prior to 1880, the number of immigrants to the UnitedStates was not restricted mainly because(1)(2)(3)(4)industry owners wanted cheap laborthe nations of Europe discouraged emigrationthe United States birthrate was increasingCongress lacked the power to limit immigration19 Why did the United States follow a policy ofunrestricted immigration for Europeans during most ofthe 1800's?(1) Business and industry depended on the foreigncapital brought by immigrants.(2) The American economy needed manyunskilled workers.(3) Most Americans desired a more diversifiedculture.(4) The United States wanted to help Europeannations by taking in their surplus population.20 Which city is correctly paired with the geographicfeature that most directly affected its growth?(1)(2)(3)(4)New Orleans — Pacific OceanNew York City — Chesapeake BayChicago — Great LakesLos Angeles — Appalachian Mountains21 Which statement is a valid generalization aboutimmigration to the United States?(1) Asian immigration was encouraged throughoutthe 20th century.(2) Few restrictions on European immigrationexisted before the 1920s.(3) The original Constitution strictly limitedimmigration.(4) Federal immigration policies have not changedsince 1900.22 Which is the most valid conclusion that may be drawnfrom the study of population patterns in the UnitedStates today?(1) Most of the population is concentrated in andaround large urban centers.(2) The number of ethnic groups has declined.(3) The population of the South has continued todecline.(4) The Northeast is the fastest growing region in thenation.23 One effect of monopolies on the United Stateseconomy is that they have tended to(1) reduce business competition(2) keep prices low(3) give consumers a greater choice in purchasinggoods and services(4) lead to a greater variety in the price for aparticular product or service24 Both the Sherman Antitrust Act and the ClaytonAntitrust Act were passed in response to the problemof(1)(2)(3)(4)companies refusing to hire minority workersbusinesses choosing to hire illegal immigrantsunsafe working conditions in factoriesbusiness combinations limiting competition
Industrialization/Immigration/Urbanization Practice Questions25 Settlement of the Great Plains Creation of standard time zones Establishment of the first federal regulatory agency Introduction of new methods of businessmanagement and financeThese developments in the late 19th century show theimportance of(1) railroads on the development of the UnitedStates(2) agrarian reformers in western states(3) the labor union movement on the nation(4) the oil industry in increasing American power inthe worldBase your answers to questions 26 and 27 on "thecartoon below and on your knowledge of socialstudies.27 During the early 1890s, the federal government dealtwith situations like the one shown in the cartoon by(1)(2)(3)(4)raising tariff rates on imported oilproviding economic aid for small businessesprosecuting businessmen for graft and corruptionpassing the Sherman Antitrust Act28 "Labor Leaders Executed for Causing HaymarketRiot""State Militia Called In To End Homestead Strike""1,000 Jailed as Silver Miners Protest Wage Cuts"Which statement about labor unions in the late 1800sis illustrated by these headlines?(1) Strikes by labor unions usually gained publicsupport.(2) The government frequently opposed laborunion activities.(3) Labor union demands were usually met.(4) Arbitration was commonly used to end laborunrest.29 In the United States during the 1800's, the growth ofindustrialization resulted in(1)(2)(3)(4)the end of rural life and valuesa decline in the influence of big businessa decrease in child laborthe rising influence of the middle class30 In the United States, organized labor made its greatestmembership gains when(1) the right to unionize and bargain collectivelywas guaranteed by legislation(2) international competition began to threaten jobsin the United States(3) the major business groups encouragedunionization(4) the economy began to shift from manufacturingto service employment"26 Which idea of the late 1800s is most closely associatedwith this cartoon?(1)(2)(3)(4)regulated capitalismgraduated income taxSocial Darwinismthe Gospel of Wealth
Industrialization/Immigration/Urbanization Practice QuestionsBase your answers to questions 31 and 32 on thespeakers’ statements below and on your knowledge ofsocial studies.Speaker A: The government should not interfere withbusiness. The market will regulate itself over time.Successful businesses will remain, while inefficientones will be eliminated.Speaker B: The inequalities resulting from unregulatedcapitalism are too vast. The individual worker andconsumer are at the mercy of business owners. Thegovernment must do something to protect the people.Speaker C: Government should own and manage theprincipal manufacturing, transportation, and bankingindustries.Speaker D: The workers should control the industriesin which they work. Profits should be shared equallyamong them.31 Which speaker is expressing a viewpoint that is mostconsistent with the principles of laissez-faireeconomics?(1) A(2) B(3) C(4) D32 Which action by the federal government was a steptoward the approach to business favored by Speaker B?(1)(2)(3)(4)passage of the Transcontinental Railway Actpassage of the Sherman Antitrust Actcreation of the civil service systemdecision by the Supreme Court in United States v.E. C. Knight Co.33 In United States society in the late 19th century, theincrease in cultural pluralism can be attributed to(1) an established religion and the use of the Englishlanguage(2) the rise of nativism and the Ku Klux Klan(3) the establishment of the reservation system forNative Americans(4) different immigration patterns andindustrialization34 What was the main benefit that labor unions of the late19th century gained for their members?(1)(2)(3)(4)job securityimproved wages and hourspaid vacationshealth insurance
Industrialization/Immigration/Urbanization Practice QuestionsBase your answers to questions 35 and 36 on the charts below and on your knowledge of social studies.35 Which conclusion is best supported by the information in the charts?(1)(2)(3)(4)Immigration from the Western Hemisphere declined after 1900.The percentage of German immigrants increased between 1860 and 1920.Northern Europeans were not permitted to enter the United States from 1860 to 1920.Southern and eastern Europeans made up a majority of immigrants from 1900 to 1920.36 What was one result of the changes in immigration patterns shown on the charts?(1)(2)(3)(4)Restrictive immigration laws were passed.Business increased its demand for workers.Urban population declined.Requirements for citizenship were eased.37 The Supreme Court cases of Wabash, St. Louis &Pacific R.R. v. Illinois (1886) and United States v. E.C. Knight Co. (1895) were based on laws that wereintended to(1) limit the power of big business(2) support farmers’ efforts to increase the moneysupply(3) maintain a laissez-faire approach to the economy(4) improve working conditions for immigrants38 The groups that comprised the majority of immigrantsto the United States between 1890 and 1920 werecalled "new immigrants" because they(1) were the last immigrants to enter the UnitedStates before World War I(2) settled in frontier areas of the country(3) stayed only for a short time before returning totheir homelands(4) came from different regions of the world thanmost of the groups who came before 1890
Industrialization/Immigration/Urbanization Practice QuestionsBase your answers to questions 39 and 40 on the cartoon below and on your knowledge of socialstudies.39 Which group would most likely have favored government action to address the issue shown in thecartoon?(1) bankers(2) unions(3) industrialists40 What is the main idea of the cartoon?(1)(2)(3)(4)Government policies have created a recession.Americans support the activities of trusts.Good government has saved the country from trusts.Trusts are a threat to the nation.41 In the late 19th century, owners of big businessesgenerally embraced Social Darwinism because itreinforced their belief that(1) economic success demonstrates fitness to lead(2) business monopolies are contrary to the socialorder(3) all wealth should be returned to society(4) economic competition should be regulated(4) railroad owners
Industrialization/Immigration/Urbanization Practice QuestionsBase your answers to questions 42 and 43 on the cartoon below and on your knowledge of socialstudies.42 Which 19th-century business practice does this cartoon illustrate?(1) forming cooperatives(3) creating monopolies(2) establishing trade zones(4) expanding global markets43 The cartoonist would most likely support federal government attempts to(1) pass antitrust legislation(3) establish high tariffs(2) limit regulation of business(4) stop industrial pollution44 During the late 1800's, a major reaction to the activities 45 Many of the business trusts created in the late 1800sof labor unions in the United States was thatwere eventually declared illegal primarily because they(1) the press in most communities supported unions(2) United States Presidents opposed the use ofFederal troops to end strikes called by organizedlabor(3) courts frequently issued injunctions to stopstrikes(4) most factory workers quickly joined the unions(1) eliminated competition by forming monopolies(2) combined companies that manufactured differentproducts(3) donated large sums of money to politicalcandidates(4) allowed children to work under unsafe conditions
Industrialization/Immigration/Urbanization Practice QuestionsBase your answers to questions 46 through 48 on Baseyour answer on the statements below and on yourknowledge of social studies.Speaker A: To preserve our American culture, peoplewhose national origins do not match the origins of ournation's founders must be refused admission.51 Which problem did immigrants to the United Statesface in both the 19th and 20th centuries?(1) Few jobs were available for them.(2) They had difficulty investing wealth broughtfrom their homeland.(3) They were frequently discriminated against.(4) Their arrival led to a shortage of consumerproducts.Speaker B: . . . let us admit only the best educated fromevery racial and ethnic group . . .52 "Ours is a country where people . . . can attain to themost elevated positions or acquire a large amount ofSpeaker C: . . . there is an appalling danger to thewealth . . . according to their talents, prudence, andAmerican wage earner from the flood of low,personal exertions."unskilled, ignorant, foreign workers who have pouredinto the country . . .This quotation most clearly supports the idea thatSpeaker D: Give me your tired, your poor, yourhuddled masses yearning to breathe free . . .46 People who support unrestricted immigration wouldagree most with Speaker(1) A(2) B(3) C(4) D47 In the early 20th century, most labor unions supportedthe view of Speaker(1) A(2) B(3) C(4) D48 United States immigration legislation of the 1920'smost closely reflected the views of Speakers(1) A and C(3) B and C(2) A and D(4) C and D49 The Gentlemen's Agreement, literacy tests, and thequota system were all attempts by Congress to restrict(1)(2)(3)(4)immigrationproperty ownershipvoting rightsaccess to public education50 Which characteristic was common to most of the newimmigrants who entered the United States between1890 and the mid-1920's?(1) They came from northern and western Europe.(2) They received economic assistance fromgovernment welfare programs.(3) They tended to settle in urban areas.(4) They became disillusioned and returned to theirnative countries.(1) the United States has a centrally controlledeconomic system(2) economic collectivism is part of American life(3) regulated capitalism restricts private initiative(4) upward social mobility and the work ethic areclosely related53 Industrialists of the late 1800s used pools and trusts to(1) promote fair business practices in themarketplace(2) increase profits by minimizing competition(3) work cooperatively with labor unions(4) exclude immigrant workers from factory jobs54 During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the term robberbaron best defined a person who(1)(2)(3)(4)controlled large tracts of western landsused ruthless business tacticsstole from the rich to give to the poorencouraged the conservation of raw materials55 During the late 1800s, leaders of big business gave thegreatest support to the passage of(1)(2)(3)(4)antitrust lawshigher tariff ratesimmigration restrictionsrailroad regulation
Industrialization/Immigration/Urbanization Practice Questions56 Between 1890 and 1915, the majority of immigrants tothe United States were labeled "new immigrants"because they were(1) considered physically and mentally superior toearlier immigrants(2) forced to settle in the cities of the Midwest(3) from China, Japan, and other Asian countries(4) culturally different from most earlierimmigrants57 Samuel Gompers, Eugene V. Debs, and John L. Lewisall influenced the American economy by(1)(2)(3)(4)supporting free trade between nationsencouraging the use of monopoliesadvocating laissez-faire capitalismworking to build unions and improve pay58 One way in which the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882)and the Gentlemen's Agreement (1907) are similar isthat they(1)(2)(3)(4)reflected nativist attitudes in the United Statesencouraged a policy of popular sovereigntyled to an increase in Asian immigrationeased requirements for citizenship59 The term "robber barons" was used during the GildedAge to characterize(1)(2)(3)(4)plantation ownerscarpetbaggersleaders of big businessunion organizers62 Which statement best expresses the main idea of themelting pot theory of Americanization?(1) Each immigrant group would continue tomaintain its own separate group identity.(2) All immigrant groups would conform to theEnglish cultural model.(3) A new and different society would emergefrom the blending of cultures.(4) Some, but not all, immigrant groups would beallowed to maintain their separate cultures.63 The American Federation of Labor's support for "breadand butter" unionism was intended to(1) gain control of state and federal legislatures(2) change the economic system to socialism(3) combine all skilled and unskilled workers intoone large organization(4) improve wages, hours, and working conditions64 Which development was most likely the cause of theother three?(1)(2)(3)(4)growth of urban centersgrowth of industrializationincrease in the middle classincrease in agricultural production65 The purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act (1887),the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890), and the ClaytonAntitrust Act (1914) was to(1)(2)(3)(4)eliminate unfair business practicesreduce imports from foreign nationsreduce the power of the unionsincrease the power of local governments60 During the late 1800's, a major purpose of pools, trusts,and holding companies in United States businesspractices was to66 In the United States during the late 19th century, muchof the prejudice expressed toward immigrants was(1) reduce competitionbased on the belief that they would(2) promote socialist policies(1) cause overcrowding in farm areas(3) share management skills(2) refuse to become citizens(4) lower corporate income taxes(3) support the enemies of the United States in61 Congress passed the Interstate Commerce Act (1887)wartimeand the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) in response to(4) fail to assimilate into American society(1) foreign influences on the United States economy(2) public demand for better roads(3) monopolistic practices that were harmful tosmall businesses(4) the failure of federal banks to provide loans toindividuals
Industrialization/Immigration/Urbanization Practice Questions67 What major trend related to population occurred duringthe industrialization boom of the late 1800s?73(1)(2)(3)(4)Immigration decreased.Suburbanization decreased.Urbanization increased.Migration to rural areas increased.68 After 1880, a major new source of labor for Americanfactories was(1)(2)(3)(4)western farmers who moved back to eastern citiesyoung women who worked until they marriedformerly enslaved persons fleeing from the Southimmigrants from southern and eastern Europe69 A person who believes in the Social Darwinist theoryof survival of the fittest would agree that(1) poor people should get help from the government(2) rich nations should give substantial aid to helppoor nations(3) individuals should succeed through their ownefforts(4) government should tax the rich to help the poorBase your answer to the following question on thesong lyrics below and on your knowledge of socialstudies.The Uprising of the Twenty Thousands(Dedicated to the Waistmakers [shirt makers] of1909)In the black of the winter of nineteen nine,When we froze and bled on the picket line,We showed the world that women could fightAnd we rose and won with women's might.Chorus:Hail the waistmakers of nineteen nine,Making their stand on the picket line,Breaking the power of those who reign,Pointing the way, smashing the chain.And we gave new courage to the menWho carried on in nineteen tenAnd shoulder to shoulder we'll win through,Led by the I.L.G.W.U.70 Which statement best describes the status of the laborunion movement in the United States in 1900?(1) Most of the labor force was organized intounions.(2) Government and business opposition haddestroyed the labor union movement.(3) Unions were still struggling to gain publicacceptance.(4) Unions had won the right to strike and bargaincollectively.71 Which factor contributed the most to urbanization inthe late 1800s?(1) assimilation(3) imperialism(2) industrialization(4) nullification72 In the late 19th century, critics of big business claimedthat monopolies most harmed the economy by(1)(2)(3)(4)limiting competitiondecreasing the urban growth ratepreventing technological innovationfailing to keep pace with European industries— Let's Sing!, Educational Department,International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, NewYork CityWhich type of labor-related action is best described inthis song?(1) a strike(3) a boycott(2) an open shop(4) an injunction74 The Chinese Exclusion Act, the Gentlemen'sAgreement, and the National Origins Act werereactions to earlier United States policies of(1) requiring proof of literacy in order to be admitted(2) permitting unlimited immigration(3) restricting immigration to the middle and upperclasses(4) encouraging the immigration of scientists andintellectuals
Industrialization/Immigration/Urbanization Practice QuestionsBase your answers to questions 75 and 76 on thespeakers' statements below.Speaker A: "Our nation has grown and prospered fromthe ideasand labor of immigrants. The nation has been enrichedby immigrants from different nations who brought newideas and lifestyles, which have become part ofAmerican culture."Speaker B: "United States industries are competingwithestablished European manufacturers. To prosper,American industries need the vast supply of unskilledlabor that is provided by immigrants."Speaker C: "Immigrants are taking jobs at low wageswithoutregard for long hours and workers' safety. Americanworkers must unite to end this unfair competition."Speaker D: "Immigrants arrive in American cities poorandfrightened. They are helped to find jobs or housing.These newcomers should show their gratitude atvoting time."75 Which speaker is most clearly expressing the meltingpot theory?(1) A(2) B(3) C(4) D76 Speaker D is expressing an opinion most like whichperson?(1)(2)(3)(4)a labor union membera religious leadera factory ownera political party boss77 In the late 1800s, supporters of laissez-faire capitalismclaimed that government regulation of business wouldbe(1)(2)(3)(4)essential to protect the rights of consumersnecessary to provide jobs for the unemployeduseful in competing with foreign nationsharmful to economic growth78 A major purpose of both the Chinese Exclusion Act(1882) and the Gentlemen’s Agreement with Japan(1907) was to(1)(2)(3)(4)limit immigration of certain ethnic groupsenrich America’s cultural diversitytreat all Asian and European immigrants equallyrelocate Asians displaced by war79 The term "robber barons" is used to describe manyindustrialists of the late 19th century mainly becausethey(1) made large charitable donations to worthy causes(2) sought to maximize their profits byeliminating competition and exploitingworkers(3) attempted to stimulate the economy by keepingthe prices of their products as low as possible(4) opposed the entry of poor and uneducatedimmigrants into the United States
Industrialization/Immigration/Urbanization Practice QuestionsBase your answers to questions 80 and 81 on thespeakers' statements below and on your knowledge ofsocial studies.Speaker A:It is disgraceful that we allow children in this countryto work long hours in unsanitary, unsafe conditions.The government must step in and protect our children.Speaker B:We must allow businesses to compete freely withoutgovernment intervention. The best will survive.Speaker C:Monopolies and trusts make it impossible for smallbusinesses to compete. Monopolies lower their pricesto eliminate competition, and then they chargeconsumers even higher prices.Speaker D:Big business is good for the country. It increases thenation's wealth, provides jobs, and strengthens thecountry.80 Which two speakers represent the beliefs of manyreformers during the Progressive Era?(1) A and B(3) B and C(2) A and C(4) B and D81 What would Speaker B most likely want the federalgovernment to do?(1)(2)(3)(4)Regulate child labor.Adopt a progressive income tax.Strengthen the immigration laws.Support the concept of Social Darwinism.82 The “new immigrants” to the United States between1890 and 1915 came primarily from(1)(2)(3)(4)southern and eastern Europenorthern and western EuropeEast AsiaLatin America83 In his book How the Other Half Lives, Jacob Riisfocused attention on the living conditions of(1)(2)(3)(4)residents of urban slumssharecroppers in the SouthNative American Indians on reservationssmall farmers on the Great Plains
Industrialization/Immigration/Urbanization Practice QuestionsBase your answers to questions 84 and 85 on the cartoon below and on your knowledge of socialstudies.84 Based on the information provided by the cartoon, President Theodore Roosevelt's goal was to(1)(2)(3)(4)persuade businesses to accept nationalizationassist businesses in resisting interference by investorsestablish worker safety regulations in factoriesuse federal power to control monopolies85 Which act of Congress gave President Roosevelt the authority that he demonstrates inthis cartoon?(1) Meat Inspection Act(3) Underwood Tariff Act(2) Sherman Antitrust Act(4) Pure Food and Drug Act86 What is the term robber baron used to criticize?(1)(2)(3)(4)tactics of big-business leaderscorruption of government officialsdishonesty of carpetbaggersunskilled labor of illegal immigrants
Industrialization/Immigration/Urbanization Practice Questions87 Which statement identifies a characteristic of afree-enterprise economic system?(1) Investments and profits are controlled byindividuals.(2) The individual and the government work togetherto make a profit.(3) The government makes most of the economicdecisions.(4) Profits from businesses are used to benefit needymembers of society.88 Which action by the federal government during the late1800s is an example of nativism?(1)(2)(3)(4)92 During the late 1800s, a major reason labor unions haddifficulty achieving their goals was that(1) government supported business over labor(2) industrialization created better workingconditions(3) there was a shortage of new workers(4) businesses promoted labor officials tomanagement positionsBase your answers to questions 93 and 94 on thestatements below that discuss immigration laws in theearly 20th century.passage of the Chinese Exclusion Actcreation of tribal reservations in the Eastgrants of financial aid to western farmerssupport for the construction of transcontinentalrailroads89 Mark Twain labeled the late 1800s in the United Statesthe “Gilded Age” to describe the(1)(2)(3)(4)end of the practice of slaveryabsence of international conflictsextremes of wealth and povertyachievements of the labor movement90 What was the experi
Industrialization/Immigration/Urbanization Practice Questions Base your answers to questions 35 and 36 on the charts below and on your knowledge of social studies.
Urbanization can have direct impacts on the use of prairie fragments if birds avoid sites sur-rounded by more urban features. For grassland ecosystems, urbanization might also have indi-rect effects if increased urbanization results in smaller patches with more edge relative to their size, or if urbanization interferes with habitat
Common Immigration Terms ! Immigration practitioners have a habit of referring to immigration law concepts by "form numbers." They also use abbreviations for laws or words or even letters/ numbers found in immigration laws. People are often "cases." ! Example 1: Form numbers are usually taken from government application forms.
Urbanization and Immigration I. Immigration and Urbanization 1. Population Growth 2. Life of the City: a. Urban population increases 7x in 50 years after the Civil War b. Shift from living in farms to living in cities c. Reasons for population increase: 1. Natural growth 2. Immigration 3. Better paying and more jobs 4. Transportation to cities .
Urbanization Urbanization - process by which more of a nations population becomes concentrated in cities Why does this occur? –Factories in the cities –Job opportunities –Immigrants seek jobs & settle in cities –Rural farmers migrate to cities for work .
Keywords: urbanization, megacities, sustainable development, ICT. 1 World Urban Population – UN prediction According to the United Nation 2005 Revision of World Urbanization Prospects, the twentieth century witnessed rapid urbanization of the world’s population. The global proportion o
Urbanization is an inevitable phenomenon that accompanies the development of a country. Worldwide are becoming an increasingly urbanized species. The rapid urbanization of the world’s population over the twentieth century is described in the 2005 Revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects report.
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