Extract the Facts, Jack!

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Extract the Facts, Jack!
SSUSH12
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SSUSH12 The student will analyze important
consequences of American industrial growth. a.
Describe Ellis Island, the change in immigrants
origins to southern and eastern Europe, and
the impact of this change on urban
America. b. Identify the American Federation of
Labor and Samuel Gompers. c. Describe the growth
of the western population and its impact on
Native Americans with reference to Sitting Bull
and Wounded Knee. d. Describe the 1894 Pullman
strike as an example of industrial unrest.
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SSUSH 12a Between 1860 and 1925, some 25 million
immigrants came to the United States, many
through Ellis Island which functioned as a
reception center to screen immigrants. Many
settled and worked in New York City. Where did
most immigrants come from during this time?
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SSUSH 12a Between 1860 and 1925, some 25 million
immigrants came to the United States, many
through Ellis Island which functioned as a
reception center to screen immigrants. Many
settled and worked in New York City. Where did
most immigrants come from during this time?
A. western Europe B. South America
C. southern and eastern Europe D. Japan
and China
Most of the 25 million immigrants who came to the
U.S. between 1860 and 1925 came from southern and
eastern Europe and then settled in big cities.
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SSUSH12 The student will analyze important
consequences of American industrial growth. a.
Describe Ellis Island, the change in immigrants
origins to southern and eastern Europe, and
the impact of this change on urban America. b.
Identify the American Federation of Labor and
Samuel Gompers. c. Describe the growth of
the western population and its impact on
Native Americans with reference to Sitting Bull
and Wounded Knee. d. Describe the 1894 Pullman
strike as an example of industrial unrest.
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SSUSH 12b What was the purpose behind the
formation of the American Federation of Labor,
led by Samuel Gompers, in 1881?
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SSUSH 12b What was the purpose behind the
formation of the American Federation of Labor,
led by Samuel Gompers, in 1881? A. to plan
social gatherings for laborers B. to
improve labor relations with management C.
to create small unions specific to each trade
D. to fight for better working conditions in
Americas industries
The American Federation of Labor, led by Samuel
Gompers, was formed in 1881 to fight for better
working conditions in Americas industries.
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SSUSH12 The student will analyze important
consequences of American industrial growth. a.
Describe Ellis Island, the change in immigrants
origins to southern and eastern Europe, and
the impact of this change on urban America. b.
Identify the American Federation of Labor and
Samuel Gompers. c. Describe the growth of the
western population and its impact on Native
Americans with reference to Sitting Bull and
Wounded Knee. d. Describe the 1894 Pullman
strike as an example of industrial unrest.
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SSUSH 12c What happened as a result of gold being
discovered in the Black Hills of present-day
South Dakota?
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SSUSH 12c What happened as a result of gold being
discovered in the Black Hills of present-day
South Dakota? A. The provisions of the
Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868 were strengthened.
B. Congress passed legislation restricting
settlement in the Black Hills to the
Sioux Nation. C. Several years of armed
conflict followed ending with the massacre at
Wounded Knee. D. The U.S. army pledged to
protect the rights of Native Americans.
As a result of gold being discovered in the Black
Hills, several years of armed conflict followed
between the U.S. government and Native Americans
ending with the massacre at Wounded Knee.
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SSUSH12 The student will analyze important
consequences of American industrial growth. a.
Describe Ellis Island, the change in immigrants
origins to southern and eastern Europe, and
the impact of this change on urban America. b.
Identify the American Federation of Labor and
Samuel Gompers. c. Describe the growth of the
western population and its impact on Native
Americans with reference to Sitting Bull and
Wounded Knee. d. Describe the 1894 Pullman
strike as an example of industrial unrest.
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SSUSH 12d Of what significance was the 1894
Pullman Strike?
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SSUSH 12d Of what significance was the 1894
Pullman Strike? A. It bolstered the labor
union movement. B. It was an isolated case
of worker discontent. C. It showed the
ability of management and labor to
work cooperatively. D. It is one of
several examples of late 19th century industrial
unrest.
The 1894 Pullman Strike is one of several
examples of late 19th century industrial unrest
when the government supported management over
striking workers.