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Unit 8 Exam 2022
Progressivism and World War I
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What reform movement wanted to correct the problems in America's growing cities during the late 19th century? | Progressive Movement |
| In the late 19th century there was a new wave of immigrants allowed to enter the United States. Why? | Large industries in the North needed workers (laborers). |
| In the late 19th century, many struggling South Carolina farmers packed up their families and moved to new parts of the state. Why did these families move? | Many moved to textile mill towns to find work. |
| Many large cities in the Northeast had factories with employment opportunities, which led to a rapid increase in population. What types of people were moving to these cities? | immigrants |
| Give two reasons why children were chosen by employers to work in textile mills. | 1. cheap labor 2. could work in small places 3. source of income for family |
| What was a major goal of reformers during the Progressive Era? | To stop and correct the abuses of big businesses. |
| Give three reasons why South Carolina became the second largest textile producing state in the nation. | 1. raw materials (cotton) 2. fast running rivers 3. railroads |
| Identify two reasons why northern industries were drawn to South Carolina in the late 19th century. | 1. cheap labor 2. no labor unions (Right to Work State) |
| Where were the majority of textile mills built in South Carolina in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? | Upstate (ex. Spartanburg, Anderson, Greenville) |
| Give three reasons why a man in South Carolina may have chosen to work and live in a mill town. | 1. earn a wage 2. provided a school for children 3. town store 4. town church 5. housing available |
| Which group was most responsible for the rise of the Populist Party in South Carolina in the late 19th century? | small farmers |
| What is another name for the Populist Party? | The People's Party. |
| Which South Carolina governor was against African Americans having the right to vote and tried to disenfranchise them when ever possible? | Ben Tillman |
| What agricultural college was established by Ben Tillman and is the best example of a land grant college? | Clemson University |
| Ben Tillman easily won the election for governor in 1890, who were his main supporters? | poor white farmers |
| What two natural disasters occurred in the late 19th century, that made it hard for South Carolina farmers to recover from the Civil War and Reconstruction? | 1. Earthquake of 1886 2. Hurricane of 1893 |
| What amendment allowed for direct election of senators? | 17th |
| What amendment outlawed alcohol? | 18th |
| What amendment gave women the right to vote? | 19th |
| Why was it important for children to work in the mills alongside their family? | Needed their income |
| Give 3 examples of how mill towns provided everything a struggling family could use. | schools, stores, churches, pay (scrip), athletic teams, and town celebrations |
| What term is used to describe how labor unions fought for better wages, work hours, job benefits, and safety conditions? | collective bargaining |
| What crop was affected by falling prices due to overproduction and foreign competition? | Cotton |
| What characteristics did South Carolina have that made South Carolina Second in textile production? | land (fields), rivers, and railroads |
| Give two reasons why many African Americans in South Carolina and the South migrated to the North and West ? | 1. job opportunities 2. racial violence |
| Why was South Carolina not a popular destination for immigrants? | Few job opportunities because of a lack of factories |
| Which group of people were drawn (lured) to the North, to take jobs in Northern factories during World War I? | African Americans |
| What led to the United States entry into World War I? | Sinking of American ships by German submarines (U-boats) |
| How did WWI benefit South Carolina's economy? (give 2 of three ways) | 1. textile mills sold fabric to Europe 2. Farmers sold crops to Europe 3. Military camps helped local economies |
| Which two federally funded projects employed South Carolinians prior to and during World War I? | 1. Charleston Navy Yard 2. Marine Corps Station (Parris Island) |
| What was a major characteristic of the Gilded Age? | The growth of big business and the economy |
| What name is associated with the railway that traveled from the East Coast to the West Coast of the United States? | Transcontinental Railroad |
| Travel time from the East Coast to the West Coast went from 6 months to _________ on the Transcontinental Railroad. | 6 days |
| Give three examples of working conditions inside of textile mills in South Carolina. | 1. long hours 2. low pay 3. dangerous work |
| What group found their rights severely limited by the South Carolina Constitution of 1895? | African Americans |
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