Question 1

Which of the following statements is least accurate with regard to immigration after the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

The majority of immigrants after the Civil War moved to urban areas in the Northeast and Midwest, attracted by industrial jobs rather than farming opportunities. While some immigrants did move to rural areas, including the Midwest, for farming, the trend was more towards urbanization and industrial work.

Question 2

After 1896 the majority of immigrants to the U.S.were from

Accepted Answer

After 1896, the majority of immigrants to the U.S. came from Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe, marking a shift from the previous waves of immigrants who were predominantly from Western Europe, including Great Britain, Ireland, and Germany. This change was due to various factors, including economic hardship, political unrest, and religious persecution in their home countries.

Question 3

In 1917,Congress imposed a serious restriction on immigration when it passed ________________ over President Wilson's veto.

Accepted Answer

In 1917, Congress passed a literacy test as a restriction on immigration, overriding President Wilson's veto. This test required immigrants over 16 years old to demonstrate basic reading ability in any language.

Question 4

Statutes prescribing maximum hours and minimum wages for women were common by 1920.The effects of these laws included all of the following except

Accepted Answer

The statutes prescribing maximum hours and minimum wages for women created barriers for women in the workforce by reducing competition with men, but it did not lead to an increase in employment of women in managerial positions. This was due to deeply ingrained societal norms that viewed women as inferior to men and not suited for upper management positions.

Question 5

In the late 19ᵗʰ and early 20ᵗʰ century,the relative earnings of foreign workers were ________________ the earnings of native workers after adjusting for differences in schooling,skills and other factors.

Accepted Answer

During the late 19th and early 20th century, after adjusting for differences in schooling, skills, and other factors, the relative earnings of foreign workers were approximately equal to those of native workers. This was due to the demand for labor and the integration of immigrants into the workforce.

Question 6

Between 1800 and 1940,the U.S.birthrate fell steadily.Factors contributing to this downward trend include

Accepted Answer

All of the listed factors (urbanization, rising female employment, compulsory schooling, and declining infant mortality) contributed to the decrease in the U.S. birthrate between 1800 and 1940. Urbanization meant that families had less space and resources to raise large families, while rising female employment meant that women had less time and energy to devote to childbearing and rearing. Compulsory schooling delayed marriage and childbearing for young people, while declining infant mortality reduced the need for large families as a form of insurance against child mortality.

Question 7

_____________ is (are)the key factor in explaining the decline in death rates in the U.S.in the late 19ᵗʰ and early 20ᵗʰ century.

Accepted Answer

Improved sanitation was the key factor in explaining the decline in death rates in the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th century. Advances in sanitation, such as improved water and sewage systems, were crucial in reducing deaths from diseases like cholera, typhoid, and tuberculosis. While improved medical treatments and a more varied and nutritious diet were also important factors, they were not as significant as improved sanitation. Urbanization played a role in the decline of death rates, but primarily because it led to improvements in sanitation.

Question 8

Between the 1880s and 1920,women composed roughly ____ of the workforce.

Accepted Answer

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, women's participation in the workforce began to increase as more job opportunities opened up, particularly in industries such as textiles, clothing, and food processing. While women's employment varied by region and industry, studies show that on average women made up between 15-20% of the total workforce during this time period. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Question 9

Samuel Gompers is most recognized for:

Accepted Answer

Samuel Gompers was an American labor leader and founder of the American Federation of Labor (AFL). He played a significant role in the labor movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, advocating for better wages, shorter working hours, and safer working conditions for workers. Therefore, he is most recognized for his role as an early union leader.

Question 10

Which of the following was never a labor union?

Accepted Answer

The Labor Relations Board is not a labor union, but rather a federal agency responsible for overseeing and facilitating collective bargaining between employers and unions. The other choices listed are all labor unions.

Question 11

Which of the following was NOT a major factor in explaining the decline of death rates in the U.S.in the late 19ᵗʰ and early 20ᵗʰ century?

Accepted Answer

Improvements in medical treatments were not a major factor in explaining the decline of death rates in the U.S.in the late 19ᵗʰ and early 20ᵗʰ century.

Question 12

In 1910 _____________ of children between the ages of 10 and 15 had jobs,but by 1920,this percentage had fallen to ____________ .

Accepted Answer

According to the information given in the sentence, in 1910, a certain percentage of children between the ages of 10 and 15 had jobs. This percentage is unknown, but we do know that by 1920, the percentage had fallen to less than 10%. Only option C mentions a percentage that is less than 10%, so it is the correct answer. None of the other options provide a percentage that matches the given information.

Question 13

Which of the following is most accurate about the period between the Civil War and World War I?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Between 1860 and 1890,both daily wages and annual earnings

Accepted Answer

Between 1860 and 1890, both daily wages and annual earnings in the United States increased significantly, by approximately 50%. This period was marked by industrial growth and economic expansion, leading to higher wages for workers.

Question 15

All of the following groups benefited from immigration to the U.S.in the late 19ᵗʰ and early 20ᵗʰ century except

Accepted Answer

All of the above choices benefited from immigration in the late 19th and early 20th century. Steamship companies benefited from transporting immigrants to the U.S., mining companies and manufacturing companies benefited from the labor provided by immigrants, and railroads benefited from transporting goods and people across the country.

Question 16

In general,which the following is NOT true about the "new" immigrants that arrived after 1880?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

The Contract Labor Law,which was passed in 1864 and repealed in 1868,

Accepted Answer

The Contract Labor Law of 1864 allowed American employers to enter into labor contracts with foreign workers while those workers were still in their home countries, facilitating the immigration of those workers to the United States to fulfill those contracts.

Question 18

In the 1870s,roughly ___ percent of immigrants came from northern and western Europe;by 1910,more than ___ percent of the total came from southern and eastern Europe.

Accepted Answer

In the 1870s, about 80 percent of immigrants to the United States came from northern and western Europe, reflecting the early waves of migration primarily from countries like Germany, Ireland, and the UK. By 1910, the demographic shift was significant, with over 60 percent of immigrants coming from southern and eastern Europe, including Italy, Russia, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, marking a notable change in the origins of the U.S. immigrant population.

Question 19

In 1860 the ratio of farmers to manufacturing workers was roughly ____ ;by 1910 that ratio was ____ .

Accepted Answer

In 1860, the United States was still largely an agrarian society, with a significant majority of the population engaged in farming compared to manufacturing. By 1910, the country had undergone significant industrialization, leading to a more balanced ratio of farmers to manufacturing workers, approximately 1:1.

Question 20

All of the following groups benefited from immigration to the U.S.in the late 19ᵗʰ and early 20ᵗʰ century except

Accepted Answer

Unskilled native workers did not benefit from immigration during this time period as the influx of new immigrants often led to increased competition for jobs and lower wages. Meanwhile, manufacturing and mining companies, retailers, and railroad companies benefited from the availability of cheap labor provided by the immigrants.

Quiz 18: The Emergence of Americas Labor Consciousness

Which of the following statements is least accurate with regard to immigration after the Civil War?

After 1896 the majority of immigrants to the U.S.were from

In 1917,Congress imposed a serious restriction on immigration when it passed ________________ over President Wilson's veto.

Statutes prescribing maximum hours and minimum wages for women were common by 1920.The effects of these laws included all of the following except

In the late 19ᵗʰ and early 20ᵗʰ century,the relative earnings of foreign workers were ________________ the earnings of native workers after adjusting for differences in schooling,skills and other factors.

Between 1800 and 1940,the U.S.birthrate fell steadily.Factors contributing to this downward trend include

_____________ is (are) the key factor in explaining the decline in death rates in the U.S.in the late 19ᵗʰ and early 20ᵗʰ century.

Between the 1880s and 1920,women composed roughly ____ of the workforce.

Samuel Gompers is most recognized for:

Which of the following was never a labor union?

Which of the following was NOT a major factor in explaining the decline of death rates in the U.S.in the late 19ᵗʰ and early 20ᵗʰ century?

In 1910 _ of children between the ages of 10 and 15 had jobs,but by 1920,this percentage had fallen to .

Which of the following is most accurate about the period between the Civil War and World War I?

Between 1860 and 1890,both daily wages and annual earnings

All of the following groups benefited from immigration to the U.S.in the late 19ᵗʰ and early 20ᵗʰ century except

In general,which the following is NOT true about the "new" immigrants that arrived after 1880?

The Contract Labor Law,which was passed in 1864 and repealed in 1868,

In the 1870s,roughly _ percent of immigrants came from northern and western Europe;by 1910,more than _ percent of the total came from southern and eastern Europe.

In 1860 the ratio of farmers to manufacturing workers was roughly ;by 1910 that ratio was .

All of the following groups benefited from immigration to the U.S.in the late 19ᵗʰ and early 20ᵗʰ century except