Question 1

The absence of children in largely all-male Chinese immigrant communities meant that

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The absence of children made it harder for cultural and language assimilation to occur, as children are often the ones who learn the new culture and language quickly and help teach it to their parents.

Question 2

The fundamental attitude of Hayes and other Republican administrations toward labor agitation was

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The Republican administrations, including Hayes, supported the interests of big businesses and sought to suppress labor organizing and strikes, often using military force to crush labor agitation. They believed in laissez-faire economics and opposed government regulation of businesses.

Question 3

The legal codes that established the system of segregation were

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The legal codes that established the system of segregation were commonly referred to as Jim Crow laws, named after a stereotypical character in minstrel shows. These laws mandated racial segregation in schools, public accommodations, transportation, and other areas of life.

Question 4

The presidency of Rutherford B.Hayes began with

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Rutherford B. Hayes's presidency began with sharp class conflict, exemplified by the Great Railroad Strike of 1877, which was a major labor uprising against wage cuts and poor working conditions.

Question 5

Which one of the following Gilded Age presidents had a different party affiliation from the other four?

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Grover Cleveland was a Democrat, while Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford Hayes, Benjamin Harrison, and Chester Arthur were all Republicans.

Question 6

One of the main reasons that the Chinese came to the United States was to

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The Chinese came to the United States during the mid-1800s in search of gold during the California Gold Rush.

Question 7

Blacks who violated the Jim Crow laws or other elements of the South's racial code were often subject to

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Lynching was a common form of punishment for blacks who violated the Jim Crow laws or other elements of the South's racial code. This involved the extrajudicial killing of black individuals by white mobs, often with the complicity of law enforcement officials. Lynching was used as a means of maintaining social control and enforcing racial hierarchies in the South.

Question 8

During the mid to late nineteenth century,Chinese women

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During the mid to late nineteenth century, Chinese women were few in number among immigrants to the U.S., and many of those who did emigrate were forced into prostitution due to restrictive immigration laws and limited opportunities.

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a true statement about the relationship between blacks and sharecropping in the years after Reconstruction?

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The statement that white southerners did not work as sharecroppers is NOT true. While sharecropping was predominantly a labor system used by blacks, there were white sharecroppers as well.

Question 10

The 1884 election contest between James G.Blaine and Grover Cleveland was noted for

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The 1884 election contest between James G. Blaine and Grover Cleveland was noted for its viciously personal attacks between the two candidates. Blaine was accused of corruption and Cleveland was attacked for fathering an illegitimate child. The campaign has been described as one of the dirtiest and most negative in American history.

Question 11

Public executions and lynchings of black men in the Jim Crow South were

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The public executions and lynchings of black men in the Jim Crow South were designed to intimidate African Americans into accepting second-class status. They were intended to send a message that any perceived challenge to white dominance would not be tolerated and would be met with extreme violence.

Question 12

In the wake of anti-Chinese violence in California,the United States Congress

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The most relevant option is E, as the US Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882, which prohibited the immigration of Chinese laborers to the United States. This law was a response to the growing hostility against Chinese immigrants in California and other parts of the country, which had led to riots, arson, and other forms of violence. The law remained in effect until 1943, when it was repealed during World War II. Options A, C, and D are unlikely choices, as there is no evidence that the US Congress negotiated a restricted-immigration agreement, banned the Kearneyites, or deported many Chinese immigrants in response to the anti-Chinese violence in California. Option B is also incorrect, as the US Congress had a role in regulating immigration, and the anti-Chinese violence had wider implications beyond California.

Question 13

When he was president,Grover Cleveland's strong belief in a laissez-faire approach to government gained the support of

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Grover Cleveland's laissez-faire approach to government, which emphasized limited government intervention in business and the economy, was widely supported by businesspeople who embraced the principles of free enterprise and minimal regulation. Cleveland was particularly popular among wealthy industrialists and financiers who believed that government interference in the economy would stifle growth and innovation. Throughout his presidency, Cleveland worked to reduce government spending, lower tariffs, and promote competition in the free market, all of which were policies that were aligned with the interests of the business community.

Question 14

With the Pendleton Act prohibiting political contributions from many federal workers,politicians increasingly sought money from

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The answer of With the Pendleton Act prohibiting political contributions...

Question 15

Labor unrest during the Hayes administration stemmed from

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Labor unrest during the Hayes administration stemmed from years of depression and deflation that undermined workers' living standards. This led to demands for higher wages, better working conditions, and the formation of labor unions, which often faced resistance from employers.

Question 16

President James A.Garfield was assassinated

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President James A. Garfield was assassinated by Charles J. Guiteau, a deranged and disappointed office seeker who believed that he was owed a government position for his work on behalf of Garfield during his election campaign.

Question 17

The national railroad strike of 1877 started when

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The national railroad strike of 1877 started when the four largest railroads cut salaries by 10 percent, which led to protests and eventually a nation-wide strike.

Question 18

The Pendleton Act required people applying for many federal government jobs to

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The Pendleton Act required applicants for federal government jobs to take a competitive examination, which aimed to eliminate political favoritism and ensure that the most qualified individuals were hired for the positions.

Question 19

Which of the following internal developments in China resulted in Chinese immigration to the United States?

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All of these internal developments in China contributed to Chinese immigration to the United States. The disintegration of the Chinese Empire led to social and economic instability, with many people seeking better opportunities elsewhere. The seizure of farmland by landlords left many peasants impoverished and looking for ways to make a living. The intrusion of European powers brought about unequal treaties that disadvantaged China and allowed foreigners to establish businesses and enclaves that created job opportunities for Chinese immigrants. Internal political turmoil, such as the Taiping Rebellion, also led many people to flee the country in search of safety and economic stability.

Question 20

The Chinese word tong means

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The Chinese word "tong" originally means "meeting hall" or "assembly hall," referring to a place where people gather for a common purpose.

Quiz 23: Political Paralysis in the Gilded Age,1869-1896