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U.S. History - Unit 6 BLITZ
Test Description: Unit 6 (SSUSH11, SSUSH12)
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Unlike the Knights of Labor, which dissolved after a few years... the American Federation of Labor:
A
was controlled by the U.S. government
B
did not use labor strikes
C
was only for skilled workers
D
was illegal in most states
2) One major reason why the steel and oil industries were so profitable during the late 1800s was because:
A
of the impacts of labor unions
B
European businesses were distracted by World War I
C
the U.S. government took control of both industries
D
of the expansion of railroads
3) Beginning in the late 1800s, many labor unions were able to gain concessions for workers. However, the effectiveness of labor unions decreased during:
A
the rise of big business
B
the Great Depression
C
the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad
D
World War I
4) Established in 1869... what was the first major labor union in the United States?
A
the Industrial Workers of the World
B
the Committee of Industrial Organization
C
the American Federation of Labor
D
the Knights of Labor
5) Beginning in the 1880s, most immigrants to the U.S. arrived from:
A
southern and eastern Europe
B
Spain and Portugal
C
sub-Saharan Africa
D
Mexico, Chile, and Argentina
6) What was the significance of the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890?
A
Over 1,000 American soldiers were killed by the Plains Indians.
B
Sitting Bull was killed during the battle... which caused the Plains Indians to initiate a war with the United States.
C
It was the last major conflict between the American Indians and the U.S. Army.
D
American Indians were no longer allowed to vote in federal elections.
7) After completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, how did farmers and ranchers influence the West?
A
They attempted to enslave the American Indians living in the West.
B
They worked with the Plains Indians to create reservations.
C
They brought new techniques for farming and ranching.
D
They were protective of the environment and causes no long-term damage.
8) Angel Island was the site of an immigration station that mainly processed individuals from:
A
Australia and New Zealand
B
northern Africa
C
Great Britain and France
D
eastern Asia
9) New York Harbor was home to __________... while San Francisco was the location of __________.
A
Standard Oil; the Carnegie Steel Company
B
Ellis Island; Angel Island
C
the Knights of Labor; the American Federation of Labor
D
Rikers Island; the Plains Indians
10) John D. Rockefeller created a monopoly in __________... while Andrew Carnegie formed a monopoly in __________.
A
railroads; food production
B
whale oil; the electric light bulb
C
telegraphs; telephones
D
the oil industry; the steel industry
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