Why were Grangers upset with railroad companies?

Railroad companies misused gov't land grants

Which explains how Carnegie improved manufacturing to maximize profits

searched for ways to make better products cheaper

How did the growth of the railroads affect the economy?

led to an increase in product specialization

Which describes attitudes of business leaders about gov't intervention in industry?

it would destroy individual self-reliance

What affect did Vanderbilt have on transportation in the US?

he linked small railroads to larger networks

How did new inventions and development in the late 1800 change how people worked?

made it possible to make larger quantities in a shorter time

How did the Bessemer Process improve manufacturing?

It provided an efficient way to create a flexible rust-resistant metal

Why was the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 significant?

It marked first time gov't regulated an industry

Why did the South industrialize more slowly than the North

South suffered from a lack of skilled workers

How was the Paterson Silk Strike different from other strikes?

during the strike, women gained a place in men leadership

Which factor helped lead to a period of industrial growth in the late 1800s?

increase in the development of new uses for natural resources

Which led to a favorable climate for industry in the late 1800s?

Belief: a strong work ethic could make a person successful

Which describes the American Federation of Labor?

it was considered a craft union

Which of the following was true of railroad workers?

they endured harsh conditions and regular accidents

How did the availability of electricity affect the decision of where to locate factories?

business owners could consider factors population in decision

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Why were Grangers upset with railroad companies?
Railroads allowed the gov't to regulate business
Railroad companies misused gov't land grants
Railroad companies set maximum passenger rates
Railroads charged customers the same price
2
Which explains how Carnegie improved manufacturing to maximize profits
use of vertical integration to limit competition
searched for ways to make better products cheaper
created holding companies to gain control of other industries
use of horizontal integration to gain control of suppliers
3
How did the growth of the railroads affect the economy?
led to an increase in product specialization
reduced the size of cities as people left to work on farms
led to a decrease in demand for natural resources
reduced the interdependence between cities/towns
4
Which describes attitudes of business leaders about gov't intervention in industry?
it would benefit the economy
it would lead to increased profits
it would destroy individual self-reliance
it would hurt weaker companies
5
What affect did Vanderbilt have on transportation in the US?
he convinced congress to adopt railroad time
he improved working conditions
He built first transcontinental railroad
he linked small railroads to larger networks
6
competing companies that put control of their businesses under a single group
trust
horizontal integration
vertical integration
pool
7
Why did workers form unions?
to improve working conditions
to decrease wages
to eliminate child labor
to increase hours
8
Which did Pullman provide to workers to ensure stable workforce?
well-constructed homes
flexible rent payments
a relaxed environment with few rules
few restrictions during free time
9
How did new inventions and development in the late 1800 change how people worked?
reduced flexibility of manufacturers to decide where to locate their plants
made it possible to make larger quantities in a shorter time
decreased number of jobs
Led to an increase in average work week by 10 hours
10
How did the Bessemer Process improve manufacturing?
It produced a dense metal that was soft and tended to rust
It allowed manufacturers to remove oil form beneath earths surface
It enabled manufacturers to produce quality steel from scrap metal
It provided an efficient way to create a flexible rust-resistant metal
11
A company that has complete control over an industry's production, wages and prices
trust
pool
Holding company
monopoly
12
Why was the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 significant?
It granted the states rights to regulate railroads
It allowed the ICC to regulate railroads
It stopped companies misuse of gov't land grants
It marked first time gov't regulated an industry
13
Why did the South industrialize more slowly than the North
Southern businesses had low transportation costs
Southern businesses owned most railroads
South suffered from a lack of skilled workers
Southern environment was ideal for industry
14
How was the Paterson Silk Strike different from other strikes?
during the strike, women gained a place in men leadership
After, the public began to turn against the labor movement
After, a task force was set up to study work conditions
After the strike, armed guards were sent to protect the factory
15
companies in the same industry that divide up the business among each other
monopoly
holding company
pool
horizontal integration
16
Which of the following correctly describes the working conditions that workers faced?
a variety of tasks to perform
long hours with low pay
equal pay for men and women
safe environments with few accidents
17
Which factor helped lead to a period of industrial growth in the late 1800s?
increase in the development of new uses for natural resources
Increase in the cost of hiring labor
decline in the population of urban areas
decline in gov't spending for businesses and innovation
18
A Corporation that buys out the stock of competing companies
monopoly
pool
Holding company
horizontal integration
19
Which led to a favorable climate for industry in the late 1800s?
Heavy involvement of gov't in business
Negative view of entrepreneurship held by society
Belief: a strong work ethic could make a person successful
Belief: Individuals could not better themselves through effort
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Which describes the American Federation of Labor?
it allowed all workers to join
it was considered a craft union
it was formed by a group of socialists
it used strikes as a last resort
21
Which of the following was true of railroad workers?
Most were paid hig wages
they endured harsh conditions and regular accidents
most were limited to an 8 hour day
immigrant workers made as much as other workers
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How did the availability of electricity affect the decision of where to locate factories?
Factories had to be located where people lifed
factories now had to be located near water for power
Business owners had less freedom in deciding where to locate factories
business owners could consider factors population in decision

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