Social Studies Chapter 17 Test

Question 1

Why did the queen of Hawaii yield her authority to the United States?

Accepted Answer

She wanted to avoid bloodshed

Question 2

Who were the first Americans to become powerful in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

planters

Question 3

Thomas Edison is known for the successful development of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

the electric light bulb

Question 4

Why were labor unions formed?

Accepted Answer

for better working conditions and better pay

Question 5

Who invented the telephone?

Accepted Answer

Alexander Graham Bell

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an accomplishment of labor unions?

Accepted Answer

the right to quit

Question 7

What is Mr. Beckmann's middle name?

Accepted Answer

Levi

Question 8

What is one way industry changed people's lifestyles in the United States?

Accepted Answer

More women began working outside the home

Question 9

Why was the development of the Bessemer process important?

Accepted Answer

It produced strong steel at affordable prices

Question 10

Which of the following people helped steel become a major industry in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Andrew Carnegie

Question 11

What was one hardship faced by many immigrants to the United States?

Accepted Answer

Many Americans were prejudiced against them

Question 12

Why did Andrew Carnegie donate millions of dollars to build universities, libraries, museums, and theaters?

Accepted Answer

He felt it was important to use his wealth to help others

Question 13

What did the American Federation of Labor help unions accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Unions were able to join together and be stronger

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a reason why immigrants came to the United States?

Accepted Answer

They were homesick

Question 15

By the early 1900s, the automobile had created a demand for products made from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

oil

Question 16

Why did William Seward want the United States to purchase Alaska?

Accepted Answer

He believed it was worth buying

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