APUSH Period 4 Multiple Choice Questions: Mastering the Gilded Age and Progressive Era (1877-1917)
This comprehensive guide provides APUSH Period 4 multiple-choice questions covering the Gilded Age and Progressive Era (1877-1917). These questions are designed to test your understanding of key concepts, significant events, and influential figures of this transformative period in American history. Remember to review your notes and textbook thoroughly before attempting these questions. Good luck!
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
Section 1: Industrialization and the Gilded Age
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Which of the following factors LEAST contributed to the rapid industrial growth of the late 19th century? a) Abundant natural resources b) Government regulation of monopolies c) Technological innovations d) Large influx of immigrant labor
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The rise of big business during the Gilded Age led to: a) Increased economic equality b) The growth of labor unions c) A decrease in the power of corporations d) The elimination of monopolies
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The concept of Social Darwinism was used to justify: a) Government regulation of big business b) Support for labor unions c) Laissez-faire economic policies d) The expansion of social welfare programs
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between big business and government during the Gilded Age? a) Government actively regulated big business to protect consumers. b) Government and big business were largely independent of each other. c) Government often favored big business interests. d) Government consistently worked against the interests of big business.
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The major goal of the Populist movement was to: a) Increase the power of big business b) Advocate for the interests of farmers and laborers c) Limit immigration d) Expand westward expansion
Section 2: Immigration and Urbanization
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Which of the following was a major push factor driving immigration to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? a) Economic opportunity in the United States b) Political stability in Europe c) Religious freedom in the United States d) Land scarcity and famine in Europe
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"New Immigrants" arriving in the late 19th and early 20th centuries primarily came from: a) Northern and Western Europe b) Southern and Eastern Europe c) Asia d) Latin America
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What impact did rapid urbanization have on American society? a) Decreased crime rates b) Improved living conditions for the working class c) Increased overcrowding and sanitation problems d) Reduced social inequality
Section 3: Progressive Era Reforms
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The Progressive movement's main goal was to: a) Limit the power of government b) Address social and economic problems caused by industrialization c) Promote laissez-faire capitalism d) Maintain the status quo
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Which of the following was NOT a major Progressive Era reform? a) Women's suffrage b) Trust-busting c) The establishment of the Federal Reserve System d) The expansion of Jim Crow laws
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Muckrakers contributed to the Progressive movement by: a) Supporting laissez-faire capitalism b) Exposing social and political corruption c) Opposing government regulation d) Promoting traditional values
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The 16th Amendment to the Constitution, which allowed for a federal income tax, was passed in response to: a) The need to reduce government spending b) The demand for a more equitable distribution of wealth c) The desire to lower tariffs d) The need to balance the budget
Section 4: Foreign Policy and Imperialism
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Which of the following best describes U.S. foreign policy at the turn of the 20th century? a) Isolationism b) Imperialism c) Neutrality d) Non-interventionism
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The Spanish-American War resulted in the U.S. acquiring: a) Hawaii b) Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines c) Mexico d) Canada
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This is just a sample; many more questions could be created to cover the nuances of this important historical period. Remember to consult your textbook and other reliable sources for a more complete understanding. Good luck with your APUSH studies!
