Which was a benefit of the laissez-fair policies of the federal government in the 19th century?

Entrepreneurs had little government interference.

Which goal was shared by both Knights of Labor and American Federation of Labor?

Organize workers to demand better conditions in factories

During the late 19th century, what effect did industrialization have on workers in the U.S.?

Skilled craftsmen were replaced by unskilled factory workers

During the period from 1865 to 1900, disputes between labor and business owners were often...

marked by the use of violence by both sides

What social issue was raised by philanthropic activities of many Gilded Age business leaders?

Should factory owners pay low wages to pay for philanthropy?

Which best describes a positive contribution of Andrew Carnegie?

Large-scale production and used profits for philanthropy

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Which was a benefit of the laissez-fair policies of the federal government in the 19th century?
Businesses could avoid ups and downs of business cycle
Safety conditions in factories improved greatly.
Workers could easily establish unions
Entrepreneurs had little government interference.
2
"God gave me my money.I believe the power to make money is a gift from God to be developed..."
Thomas Edison
Terrence Powderly
John D. Rockefeller
Samuel Gompers
3
Which goal was shared by both Knights of Labor and American Federation of Labor?
Introduce new and innovative techniques to factories
Help large corporations to increase production
Promote immigration of skilled workers from Asia and Europe
Organize workers to demand better conditions in factories
4
Which of the following revolutionized American communications in the 19th century?
A workable filament lightbulb
The telegraph and telephone
refrigeration and sewing machines
Steam engines and steam ships
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During the late 19th century, what effect did industrialization have on workers in the U.S.?
Membership in labor unions declined.
Skilled craftsmen were replaced by unskilled factory workers
Workers migrated away from cities.
Most factory jobs became service industry jobs.
6
During the period from 1865 to 1900, disputes between labor and business owners were often...
marked by negotiations by the federal government
marked by the use of violence by both sides
marked by cooperative efforts to resolve differences
marked by government support for striking workers
7
What social issue was raised by philanthropic activities of many Gilded Age business leaders?
Should factory owners pay low wages to pay for philanthropy?
Should government limit philanthropic activity?
Were companies charging to much for their products?
Should companies be run by labor unions?
8
The Interstate Commerce Act and Sherman Anti-Trust Act were efforts by the Federal govt to-
Regulate aspects of business
Move toward government ownership of key industries
Favor big business over small companies
Expand the positive features of the trusts
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Which best describes a positive contribution of Andrew Carnegie?
Obtained near monopoly control of major industry
Large-scale production and used profits for philanthropy
Obtained secret rates from railroads to ship his goods
Helped workers obtain better conditions in factories
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Which of the following made possible the American industrial growth of the late 1800s?
The household economy
Technological Advances
The development of labor unions
Government reforms

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