The major argument used by labor union leaders against immigrants was that immigrants:

took jobs from United States citizens

From 1865-1900, how did the growth of industry affect American society?

the percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the railroad industry during industrialization?

created unemployment to rise across the country

Identify a problem caused by urbanization and how it was improved.

Problem: Unsanitary water; Solution: filtration, Problem: Unsanitary streets; Solution: White Ducks/scavenger, Problem: Fires; Solution: paid fire department, Problem: Overcrowding; Solution: skyscrapers

Identify the problems and identify the solution that unions advocated to address each problem.

Problem 2 → Solution 6; Problem 3 → Solution 5

Many wealthy American industrialists used the theory of Social Darwinism to:

justify monopolies & explain the existence of poverty

Supporters of industrial capitalism claimed that business & corporations would be:

necessary to provide jobs to the unemployed

"all surplus revenues to produce beneficial results for the community" job of the wealthy is to

share their excess wealth with the community (philanthropy)

What effect did the mechanization of the American farm in the late 1800s have on the nation?

Increase in crop production at a lower cost to consumers

One reason John D. Rockefeller & J.P Morgan were sometimes called “Robber Barons” was because:

they used unfair business tactics against their competitors

Which factor MOSTlimited the growth of labor unions during the late 1800s?

businesses were hostile (violent) toward efforts to organize

In the late 1800s which factor contributed to heavy industries in the United States?

New production techniques that increased efficiency

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1
The major argument used by labor union leaders against immigrants was that immigrants:
placed financial drains on social services
took jobs from United States citizens
refused to assimilate into American society
contributed little to enrich American society
2
What effect did the Industrial Revolution have on the American standard of living?
incomes ceased to exist
Incomes decreased
incomes stayed the same
Incomes increased
3
From 1865-1900, how did the growth of industry affect American society?
the percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased
restrictions on immigration created a more cohesive culture
population centers shifted from the Northeast to the South
U.S.experienced the disappearance of traditional customs
4
After the Civil War, one way business leaders tried to eliminate competition was by:
increasing the prices of their products
paying high wages to their workers
developing overseas markets
forming monopolies or trusts
5
Which group grew out of the success of the Industrial Revolution?
land-owning aristocracy
urban middle-class
bourgeoisie
owners of small farms
6
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the railroad industry during industrialization?
cities where major railroad lines intersected grew rapidly
manufacturers & farmers could transport products faster
railroads spurred growth in the Western portion of the U.S.
created unemployment to rise across the country
7
Which development caused the other three?
rapid growth of industry
shift from a rural to an urban lifestyle
growth of tenements and slums
widespread use of child labor
8
Identify a problem caused by urbanization and how it was improved.
Problem: Unsanitary water; Solution: filtration
Problem: Unsanitary streets; Solution: White Ducks/scavenger
Problem: Fires; Solution: paid fire department
Problem: Overcrowding; Solution: skyscrapers
9
Identify the problems and identify the solution that unions advocated to address each problem.
Problem 2 → Solution 6; Problem 3 → Solution 5
Problem 1 → Solution 4; Problem 2 → Solution 5
Problem 2 → Solution 6; Problem 3 → Solution 4
Problem 1 → Solution 5; Problem 2 → Solution 6
10
Many wealthy American industrialists used the theory of Social Darwinism to:
encourage charitable organizations to help the poor
support the labor union movement
justify monopolies & explain the existence of poverty
promote legislation establishing a minimum wage
11
Supporters of industrial capitalism claimed that business & corporations would be:
useful in competing with foreign nations
essential to protect the rights of businesses and consumers
necessary to provide jobs to the unemployed
harmful to American economic growth
12
"all surplus revenues to produce beneficial results for the community" job of the wealthy is to
invest in future industry to increase wealth
share their excess wealth with the community (philanthropy)
maintain a lifestyle consistent with their wealth
influence government to assist all people (welfare)
13
What effect did the mechanization of the American farm in the late 1800s have on the nation?
It brought about a decrease in the nation’s literacy rate
Increase in crop production at a lower cost to consumers
Increased the acreage of farmland that was unsuitable
It caused crowded farms and unsanitary conditions
14
“Prices and wages should be determined by the marketplace” This statement most supports:
supply and demand
government ownership of utilities
government price controls
minimum wage laws
15
Choose two inventions that revolutionized American society & industry during this time period
Bessemer Process & Telephone
Light bulb & computer soft ware
Automobile & polio vaccine
Bessemer Process & polio vaccine
16
One reason John D. Rockefeller & J.P Morgan were sometimes called “Robber Barons” was because:
they steal from the rich and gave to the poor
they stole money from the federal government
they used unfair business tactics against their competitors
the made unnecessarily risky investments
17
Which factor MOSTlimited the growth of labor unions during the late 1800s?
the Federal government declared that unions were illegal
workers preferred to negotiate with owners as individuals
businesses were hostile (violent) toward efforts to organize
most factory workers were satisfied with their wages
18
In the late 1800s which factor contributed to heavy industries in the United States?
Court decisions that allowed unions in heavy industries
employee ownership of heavy industries
New production techniques that increased efficiency
increase government regulation in industries

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