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Which statement is the most accurate assessment of how the Homestead union was destroyed?

A
The Pinkertons swiftly ended the Homestead Strike and destroyed the union.
B
Eyewitness reports of striking workers’ brutality shocked the public, and the resulting loss of public support eventually destroyed the union.
C
Disorganization during the violent clash with the Pinkertons eroded the strength of the union until it officially disbanded.
D
Strikers were blamed for Henry Frick’s assassination, and key union organizers were arrested, leaving the union without leadership.
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Which effect of industrialization made city centers somewhat unpleasant for residents?

A
the increased number of government buildings
B
the lack of cultural institutions
C
the lack of public transportation
D
the rise of railroads and stockyards
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Historically, people in the United States have moved to cities for

A
employment and a strong cultural life.
B
a strong economy and better weather.
C
transportation and affordable homes.
D
affordable homes and better weather.
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During which decade did transcontinental rail service begin in the United States?

A
1850–1860
B
1860–1870
C
1870–1880
D
1880–1890
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Which statement best describes the social and political costs of building a large courthouse instead of a small one?

A
Building a large courthouse may cost more, and judicial officials will be displeased by the delay.
B
Building a large courthouse may cost more, and voters will be upset by having to pay higher taxes.
C
Building a large courthouse may take longer, and voters could become dissatisfied.
D
Building a large courthouse may take longer, but voters will respect the attempt to create a better building.
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The Second Industrial Revolution in the United States lasted from the

A
end of the American Revolution to 1800.
B
end of the Civil War to 1800.
C
end of the Civil War to 1900.
D
end of the American Revolution to 1865.
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In the late 1800s and early 1900s, several Chinatowns had violent riots that were started by

A
nativists who disliked immigrants.
B
immigrants who were denied rights.
C
workers who were unemployed.
D
city workers who were not being paid.
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Why did government officials allow monopolies to operate without strong regulations during the Gilded Age?

A
Officials believed monopolies were responsible for the growth of the economy.
B
Officials believed monopolies would keep competition alive.
C
Officials believed monopolies would treat their workers well.
D
Officials believed monopolies were the most successful way for businesses to make a profit.
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The income divide and excesses of the rich during the Gilded Age caused

A
workers to abandon labor unions.
B
some people to stop working at factories.
C
workers to seek education to get better jobs.
D
some people to work for economic and social reform.
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What impact did the expansion of railroads in the West have on the American Indians who lived there?

A
They were displaced from their tribal lands.
B
They moved into towns and lived among the new settlers.
C
They stopped farming and took jobs in factories.
D
They were forced to move to Mexico.
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How has immigration changed since the 1960s?

A
Immigration was high in the 1960s, and has gradually decreased.
B
Immigration was low in the 1960s, increased until 2000, and then decreased.
C
Immigration was high in the 1960s, decreased until 2000, and then increased.
D
Immigration was low in the 1960s, and has gradually increased.
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Employment opportunities that brought a large number of immigrants to urban areas in the early 1900s included jobs in

A
banks.
B
schools.
C
factories.
D
hospitals.
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Which statement best summarizes how American families are changing?

A
Fewer people are divorcing, so two-parent families are increasing.
B
More adults are marrying, so two-parent families are increasing.
C
Marriage rates are rising, so family numbers are increasing.
D
Single-parent and other types of families are increasing.
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Which of the following is an example of a service industry job in an urban center?

A
a farmer
B
a bank clerk
C
a factory worker
D
a miner
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Look at the chart below, which shows railroad growth in different areas of the country.Increase in Railroad Mileage An increase in railroad mileage in an area led to great economic growth in that area. Between 1870 and 1890, which area had the greatest increase in railroads and, as a result, the most significant economic growth?

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New England
B
the South
C
Western states and territories
D
the middle states
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Why did many South Koreans move to the United States in the 1960s?

A
the chance of family reunions
B
war in their homeland
C
poverty in their homeland
D
religious persecution
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