Author Question: Prior to 1860, class conflict in the United States A. decreased as immigration diversified ... (Read 37 times)

berenicecastro · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

Early American Victorian homes were characterized by

A. dark colors, and rooms crowded with heavy furniture.

B. spare and simple designs that emphasized natural light.

C. all members of a family sharing one bedroom.

D. a lack of parlors and dining rooms.

E. small rooms, and a reduction in total living space.

Question 2

Prior to 1860, perhaps the most significant invention for middle-class American homes was the

A. electric iron.

B. telegraph.

C. cast-iron stove.

D. icebox.

E. air conditioner.

Question 3

Before 1860, the American middle-class

A. had to cook their meals over an open hearth.

B. were typically renters.

C. rarely employed servants.

D. usually had women holding part-time employment outside of the home.

E. became the most influential cultural form of urban America.

Question 4

The growth of commerce and industry allowed more Americans the chance to become prosperous without

A. owning land.

B. a professional education.

C. marrying.

D. capital.

E. producing a product or service.

Question 5

Prior to 1860, class conflict in the United States

A. decreased as immigration diversified society.

B. increased as the size of the middle class decreased.

C. was limited by a high degree of mobility within the working class.

D. increased, as most of the working class dropped down the economic ladder.

E. increased as a result of geographical mobility.