"We came by steerage on a steamship in a very dark place that smelt dreadfully. There were hundreds of other people packed in with us, men, women and children, and almost all of them were sick. It took us twelve days to cross the sea, and we thought we should die, but at last the voyage was over, and we came up and saw the beautiful bay and the big woman with the spikes on her head and the lamp that is lighted at night in her hand.” —Sadie Frowne, 1902 Question Use the quote to answer the question. Which chapter title best reflects the description of a journey across the Atlantic Ocean, and many others like it, as described in this excerpt? (1 point) Responses “A Brief Excursion” “A Brief Excursion” “Packed Like Cattle” “Packed Like Cattle” “An Exciting Journey" “An Exciting Journey" “Views from the Deck”
“Jane Addams Opens Hull House” “Jacob Riis Photographs Tenements” “YMCA Opens in Boston” Question Use the passage to answer the question. What efforts are highlighted by these headlines? (1 point) Responses the support of big business and monopolies the support of big business and monopolies the improvement of poverty in urban areas the improvement of poverty in urban areas the support of labor unions the support of labor unions the solution to problems of urban pollution
the improvement of poverty in urban areas
After Congress passed the Sherman Antitrust Act in 1890, many judges initially ruled against the new law in cases involving trusts. Which statement best explains the reason many judges disagreed with the Antitrust Act? (1 point) Responses Trusts were able to sell their goods at lower prices to consumers. Trusts were able to sell their goods at lower prices to consumers. Trusts were private property that the government should not control. Trusts were private property that the government should not control. Competition between businesses was still sufficient to benefit consumers. Competition between businesses was still sufficient to benefit consumers. Labor unions were damaging the free trade associated with trusts.
Trusts were private property that the government should not control.
How did streetcars affect the development of American cities and towns? (1 point) Responses They allowed residents to cross rivers. They allowed residents to cross rivers. They led to the decline of railroads. They led to the decline of railroads. They allowed cities to export goods. They allowed cities to export goods. They led to the development of suburbs
They led to the development of suburbs
Question Use the image to answer the question. What change in American culture was shown on magazine covers like this? (1 point) Responses It shows the origin of golf in the nation. It shows the origin of golf in the nation. It shows more Americans had the opportunity to pursue leisure activities. It shows more Americans had the opportunity to pursue leisure activities. It shows increasing concern with income inequality throughout the nation. It shows increasing concern with income inequality throughout the nation. It shows a rise in unemployment in the nation.
It shows more Americans had the opportunity to pursue leisure activities.
Question Use the image to answer the question. Which phrase best completes the graphic organizer? (1 point) Responses Asian immigration immediately stopped. Asian immigration immediately stopped. Discrimination against Asian Americans began. Discrimination against Asian Americans began. Employers hired more Japanese and Filipino immigrants. Employers hired more Japanese and Filipino immigrants. Chinese Americans mostly left the country to return to Asia.
