Continuity and Change in Period 6 - AP U.S. History
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What was the purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887?
What was the purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887?
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To regulate railroad rates and practices. Created the Interstate Commerce Commission to oversee railroads.
To regulate railroad rates and practices. Created the Interstate Commerce Commission to oversee railroads.
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Identify one significant change in urbanization during Period 6.
Identify one significant change in urbanization during Period 6.
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Rapid growth of cities due to industrialization. Immigration and factory jobs concentrated populations in cities.
Rapid growth of cities due to industrialization. Immigration and factory jobs concentrated populations in cities.
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What was the impact of the Dawes Act of 1887 on Native American lands?
What was the impact of the Dawes Act of 1887 on Native American lands?
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It divided tribal lands into individual allotments. Aimed to assimilate Native Americans into white society.
It divided tribal lands into individual allotments. Aimed to assimilate Native Americans into white society.
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Which Supreme Court case upheld racial segregation under 'separate but equal'?
Which Supreme Court case upheld racial segregation under 'separate but equal'?
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Plessy v. Ferguson (1896). Established legal segregation that lasted until the 1950s.
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896). Established legal segregation that lasted until the 1950s.
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What was the main goal of the Populist Party in the late 19th century?
What was the main goal of the Populist Party in the late 19th century?
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To advocate for the interests of farmers and laborers. Formed to challenge the power of big business and banks.
To advocate for the interests of farmers and laborers. Formed to challenge the power of big business and banks.
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What was the primary purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?
What was the primary purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?
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To prevent monopolies and promote fair competition. First federal antitrust legislation to limit corporate power.
To prevent monopolies and promote fair competition. First federal antitrust legislation to limit corporate power.
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Identify one major effect of the Homestead Act of 1862.
Identify one major effect of the Homestead Act of 1862.
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Encouraged westward expansion by providing land. Provided 160 acres free to settlers who farmed it for five years.
Encouraged westward expansion by providing land. Provided 160 acres free to settlers who farmed it for five years.
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Which group was primarily targeted by the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
Which group was primarily targeted by the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?
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Chinese immigrants. First significant restriction on immigration to the United States.
Chinese immigrants. First significant restriction on immigration to the United States.
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What economic theory was used to justify laissez-faire capitalism in Period 6?
What economic theory was used to justify laissez-faire capitalism in Period 6?
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Social Darwinism. Applied Darwin's 'survival of the fittest' to justify economic inequality.
Social Darwinism. Applied Darwin's 'survival of the fittest' to justify economic inequality.
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Which invention greatly impacted the steel industry in Period 6?
Which invention greatly impacted the steel industry in Period 6?
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The Bessemer process. Enabled mass production of cheaper, stronger steel.
The Bessemer process. Enabled mass production of cheaper, stronger steel.
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What was the significance of the Wabash case in 1886?
What was the significance of the Wabash case in 1886?
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It led to federal regulation of railroads. Supreme Court ruled states couldn't regulate interstate commerce.
It led to federal regulation of railroads. Supreme Court ruled states couldn't regulate interstate commerce.
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Identify one key factor that contributed to the rise of tenement housing.
Identify one key factor that contributed to the rise of tenement housing.
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The rapid influx of immigrants into urban areas. Overcrowding created demand for cheap urban housing.
The rapid influx of immigrants into urban areas. Overcrowding created demand for cheap urban housing.
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Which group was primarily assisted by the Freedmen's Bureau?
Which group was primarily assisted by the Freedmen's Bureau?
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Former enslaved African Americans. Federal agency provided aid during Reconstruction transition.
Former enslaved African Americans. Federal agency provided aid during Reconstruction transition.
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What was the main purpose of the Morrill Land-Grant Acts?
What was the main purpose of the Morrill Land-Grant Acts?
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To fund agricultural and technical colleges. Federal land grants established practical education institutions.
To fund agricultural and technical colleges. Federal land grants established practical education institutions.
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Identify one major environmental consequence of industrialization.
Identify one major environmental consequence of industrialization.
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Increased pollution. Coal burning and waste dumping degraded air and water quality.
Increased pollution. Coal burning and waste dumping degraded air and water quality.
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Which amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery?
Which amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery?
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The 13th Amendment. Constitutionally prohibited slavery throughout the United States.
The 13th Amendment. Constitutionally prohibited slavery throughout the United States.
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Identify one reason for the decline of the Populist Party.
Identify one reason for the decline of the Populist Party.
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Absorption of its platform by the Democratic Party. Democrats adopted many Populist reforms, reducing party relevance.
Absorption of its platform by the Democratic Party. Democrats adopted many Populist reforms, reducing party relevance.
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What was the main objective of the American Federation of Labor?
What was the main objective of the American Federation of Labor?
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To focus on higher wages and better working conditions. Craft union focused on immediate economic gains for members.
To focus on higher wages and better working conditions. Craft union focused on immediate economic gains for members.
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What was one effect of Jim Crow laws in the South?
What was one effect of Jim Crow laws in the South?
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Institutionalized racial segregation. Legal framework enforced racial separation in the South.
Institutionalized racial segregation. Legal framework enforced racial separation in the South.
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Identify one major impact of the transcontinental railroad.
Identify one major impact of the transcontinental railroad.
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Facilitated westward expansion and settlement. Connected East and West coasts, spurring economic development.
Facilitated westward expansion and settlement. Connected East and West coasts, spurring economic development.
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What was the purpose of the National Labor Union?
What was the purpose of the National Labor Union?
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To unify workers to demand better labor conditions. First national labor federation in American history.
To unify workers to demand better labor conditions. First national labor federation in American history.
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Identify one significant characteristic of Gilded Age politics.
Identify one significant characteristic of Gilded Age politics.
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Widespread political corruption. Patronage and graft dominated government despite economic growth.
Widespread political corruption. Patronage and graft dominated government despite economic growth.
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What was the main result of the Compromise of 1877?
What was the main result of the Compromise of 1877?
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Ended Reconstruction and withdrew federal troops from the South. Disputed election settlement ended federal protection of Black rights.
Ended Reconstruction and withdrew federal troops from the South. Disputed election settlement ended federal protection of Black rights.
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Identify one major labor strike that occurred during Period 6.
Identify one major labor strike that occurred during Period 6.
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The Pullman Strike of 1894. Federal troops ended this railroad workers' strike in Chicago.
The Pullman Strike of 1894. Federal troops ended this railroad workers' strike in Chicago.
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What was one outcome of the Great Railroad Strike of 1877?
What was one outcome of the Great Railroad Strike of 1877?
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Increased awareness of labor issues. First nationwide work stoppage revealed labor's growing power.
Increased awareness of labor issues. First nationwide work stoppage revealed labor's growing power.
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Identify one major economic trend during the Gilded Age.
Identify one major economic trend during the Gilded Age.
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Rapid industrialization. Manufacturing growth transformed American economy and society.
Rapid industrialization. Manufacturing growth transformed American economy and society.
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What was the primary goal of the Interstate Commerce Commission?
What was the primary goal of the Interstate Commerce Commission?
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To regulate railroad industry practices. Federal agency enforced transportation regulations and fair rates.
To regulate railroad industry practices. Federal agency enforced transportation regulations and fair rates.
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Which innovation significantly impacted transportation in Period 6?
Which innovation significantly impacted transportation in Period 6?
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The invention of the automobile. Henry Ford's assembly line revolutionized personal transportation.
The invention of the automobile. Henry Ford's assembly line revolutionized personal transportation.
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What was the primary focus of the Social Gospel movement?
What was the primary focus of the Social Gospel movement?
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To apply Christian ethics to social problems. Progressive Christians sought to reform society through faith.
To apply Christian ethics to social problems. Progressive Christians sought to reform society through faith.
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Identify one effect of the mechanization of agriculture in Period 6.
Identify one effect of the mechanization of agriculture in Period 6.
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Increased agricultural productivity. New machinery increased crop yields and farming efficiency.
Increased agricultural productivity. New machinery increased crop yields and farming efficiency.
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