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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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Why was the Cleveland Massacre significant in the formation of Standard Oil?

A
Standard Oil significantly improved its business practices after the Cleveland Massacre.
B
Standard Oil became a monopoly in the Cleveland oil market after the Massacre.
C
Standard Oil was bought out by other Cleveland companies after the Massacre.
D
Standard Oil closed down after the Cleveland Massacre.
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Companies hired Pinkertons to

A
move employees to company towns.
B
negotiate with unions in the workplace.
C
force scabs to cross picket lines.
D
report on and bust unions.
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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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What helped immigrants in the 1800s and early 1900s retain their cultures?

A
adopting American traditions
B
living in enclaves
C
fleeing religious persecution
D
avoiding discrimination
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During the Gilded Age, a factory worker who was injured while working generally received

A
pay and some health benefits.
B
a leave of absence with decreased pay.
C
no pay but a promise that the job would be held for the worker.
D
neither pay nor health benefits.
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Look at the graphic.According to this graphic, what was the role of midwestern cities in the meatpacking industry?

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A
They were a major source of cattle for the meatpacking industry.
B
They processed meat to be sold in the Great Plains.
C
They processed meat to be sold in eastern cities.
D
They served as a stopping point for farmers bringing their cattle to eastern cities.
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The economy grew more quickly during the Gilded Age than at any other time in US history. Two factors that caused this growth were

A
a great increase in steel production and a repeal of taxes.
B
a repeal of taxes and a decrease in the value of manufactured goods.
C
a great increase in steel production and an increase in the value of manufactured goods.
D
a great increase in steel production and a decrease in the value of manufactured goods.
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What type of workers did the American Federation of Labor (AFL) mainly represent?

A
unskilled workers
B
skilled workers
C
farmers
D
business owners
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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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Which of the following characterizes child labor in the 1800s?

A
Children who worked hard had the opportunity to get promoted.
B
Children performed physical labor after school each day.
C
Children performed physical labor for long hours each day.
D
Children had the opportunity to learn trade skills at work.
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In the early 1800s, Chinese immigrants established the first Chinatowns in cities

A
along the western coast of the US.
B
along the eastern coast of the US.
C
in the midwestern US.
D
in the southern US.
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In the system of mass production, unskilled workers

A
were hired to tend to machines and were paid more than skilled workers.
B
were hired to help skilled workers and were paid more than skilled workers.
C
were hired to tend to machines and were paid less than skilled workers.
D
were hired to assist skilled workers and were paid the same as skilled workers.
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In the late 1800s, the growth of the railroad system led to Midwestern cities such as Minneapolis and Cleveland becoming

A
agricultural centers.
B
unsettled territories.
C
industrial centers.
D
lumber centers.
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The Pullman strike ended with

A
the appointment of Eugene V. Debs as company president.
B
record profits for the Pullman Company and its shareholders.
C
the company rehiring workers who withdrew from other unions.
D
a new union that received the Pullman Company’s support.
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Which US group was one of the first to go on strike because of wage cuts?

A
the American Federation of Labor
B
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
C
the American Railway Union
D
the Lowell Mill girls
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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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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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Many tenement apartments in the early 1900s had

A
few windows and poor ventilation.
B
garbage collection and sewer systems.
C
indoor plumbing and hot water.
D
safety features and fire protection.
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How did the growth of the railroads affect supply and demand for natural resources in the United States?

A
The growth of the railroads decreased the supply of natural resources.
B
The growth of the railroads decreased the demand for natural resources.
C
The growth of the railroads increased the demand for natural resources.
D
The growth of the railroads had no effect on the supply of natural resources.

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