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1
The major issues in collective bargaining usually include
grievance procedures and job security
working conditions and fringe benefits
both of the above
none of the above
2
The economic system of the United States in the late 1800s can best be described as
socialism
mercantilism
capitalism
communism
3
During the period from 1865 to 1900, disputes between labor and management were often marked by:
cooperative efforts to resolve differences
The use of violence by both sides
government support of striking workers
arbitration by the Federal Government
4
Which statement about the Sherman Antitrust Act is most accurate?
It gave states the power to control the federal budget.
It created the Interstate Commerce Commission.
It led to the establishment of the Labor Department.
It sought to stop the growth of business monopolies.
5
Which type of business organization has the ability to raise the largest amount of capital?
corporations
communes
cooperatives
partnerships
6
Which "tool" of labor is often used in contract disagreements with management?
strikes
lockouts
firings
blacklists
7
The sherman antitrust act of 1892 became law in response to
Demands of labor unions for better working conditions
Demands of businessmen in the steel industry
Demands of New England merchants for higher tariffs
Demands of farmers to end rate‐fixing by railroads
8
In the United States during the late 1800s, a major population trend was the
movement of people from the farms to the cities
decline in the yearly number of immigrants
mass migration of people from the North to the South
sharp decline in the birthrate
9
Businesses formed trusts and monopolies during the late 19th century mainly to
diversify their product lines
lower the cost of consumer goods
provide consumers with products made solely in the United States
eliminate competition
10
Which event is correctly paired with one of its major effects?
Reconstruction – the United States achieved independence
American Revolution – abolition of slavery
Civil War – women were given the right to vote
Industrial Revolution – the development of labor unions
11
In the cartoon, the figure of John D. Rockefeller represents a
small-business owner
philanthropist
philanthropist
government economist
12
During the major industrial strikes of the late 19th century, which action did the Federal Government take?
The Government forced companies to honor their contracts with unions.
The Government paid for damage to public and private property.
Military troops were sent to substitute for striking workers.
Military force and court injunctions were used against the workers to help.
13
Which of the following was not an impact of industrialization during the late 19 century?
Corporations grew larger
Steel production drastically fell without a demand for the product
Labor unions were a way for workers to gain safer conditions
Urban centers grew to accommodate the need for factory workers
14
Collective bargaining agreements include.
only grievance procedures
only pay
pay and fringe benefits
real wages
15
A business leader of the late 1800s, J. P. Morgan, was associated with which industry?
Oil
Railroad
Automobile
Banking
16
Which brothers became world famous for making the first successful airplane flight on December 17, 1903?
Leo and Otto Polk
Ben and Buck Duke
Orville and Wilbur Wright
Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt
17
Decisions in the collective bargaining process primarily involve
workers and management
labor leaders and Congress
government and unions
producers and consumers
18
What development during the nineteenth century caused Samuel Gompers to speak out for American labor?
Industrialization
Suburbanization
Urbanization
Immigration
19
Picketing is an action in which workers
resign their union membership
march in front of the company's building
reduce their production of work
boycott the company's goods
20
the industries into the chart below to match each 19th century business leader with the correct industry:
Morgan, steel, Carnegie, banking, Rockefeller, Railroads, Vanderbilt, oil
Morgan, steel, Carnegie, banking, Rockefeller, Railroads, Vanderbilt, oil
Morgan, banking, Carnegie, steel, Rockefeller, oil, Vanderbilt, railroad
Morgan, railroad, Carnegie, oil , Rockefeller, steel , Vanderbilt, banking
21
Thomas Edison invented all of the following except
the telephone
the phonograph
Motion pictures
the light bulb
22
During the latter part of the 19th century, United States industrialists urged the Federal Government to
levy high protective tariffs
control the price of raw materials
pass laws to insure fair business competition
adopt immigration restrictions
23
During the latter part of the 19th century, which two groups would most likely have agreed that the Federal Government.
laborers and farmers
bankers and industrialists
railroad owners and homesteaders
environmentalists and Native Americans
24
During the period from 1865 to 1900, the rapid growth of cities in the western part of the United States resulted mainly
the invention of the telegraph
a greater number of canals
the invention of the telephone
the growth of railroads
25
A major result of the development of labor unions is that
poverty has been eliminated in the U.S.
the free market economy has been destroyed
Workers enjoy better working conditions
there is increased trade with European nations
26
Why did individuals such as Samuel Gompers have to stand up for the rights of workers?
Blacks were being paid less than whites.
Workers were denied voting rights.
Women were being paid less than men.
Workers were working long hours in dangerous and unsanitary workshops.
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Why do workers usually join labor unions?
to lower consumer prices
to increase production levels
to improve working conditions
to eliminate racial prejudice
28
Strikes, boycotts and picketing are used by
unions against workers
corporations against government
unions against employers
business against unions
29
A major result of the Industrial Revolution in the United States was
a decreased number of factories
that people bought fewer goods
a sharp increase in all prices
a movement of people to cities
30
In the United States, which development was a result of the other three?
formation of labor unions
unsanitary working conditions in factories
unequal distribution of profits between management and workers
12-hour workday
31
Which statement best describes the role of railroads in the industrialization of the United States?
They provided an efficient means of transportation during the Age of Big
They are more important to industry today than they were 100 years ago.
They were unable to compete in areas that had good water transportation
They were the earliest form of commercial transportation.