Prior to 1890, United States businesses made few foreign investments mainly because

investment opportunities were better in the US

What was one major impact of industrialization in the United States?

a rise in the standard of living

In the late 19th century, big businesses embraced Social Darwinism because they believed that

economic success demonstrates fitness to lead

the Sherman Antitrust Act & the Clayton Antitrust Act were passed in response to the problem of

business combinations limiting competition

What is the main idea of this cartoon?

The Standard Oil Company was a harmful monopoly

Which statement most accurately describes the main argument in this 1919 cartoon?

Disputes between Labor & business leaders hurt the economy

In the United States, the main purpose of antitrust legislation is to

increase competition in business

One reason Rockefeller, Carnegie, and JP Morgan were called "robber barons" was because they

used ruthless business tactics against their competitors

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

The percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased

During the late 1800’s, labor unions in the United States had their greatest success in

organizing skilled workers into craft unions

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AHII Industrialization

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1
Prior to 1890, United States businesses made few foreign investments mainly because
state governments discouraged foreign investments
investment opportunities were better in the US
foreign nations didn't accept investments from US businesses
foreign investments were prohibited by Congress
2
What was one major impact of industrialization in the United States?
the disappearance of social class distinctions
a rise in the standard of living
the elimination of urban tenements
an increase in the birth rate
3
During the late 19th century, businesses tried to maximize profits by
creating monopolies
resisting laissez-faire policies
eliminating tariffs
supporting labor unions
4
In the late 19th century, big businesses embraced Social Darwinism because they believed that
economic competition should be regulated
all wealth should be returned to society
economic success demonstrates fitness to lead
business monopolies are contrary to the social order
5
the Sherman Antitrust Act & the Clayton Antitrust Act were passed in response to the problem of
companies refusing to hire minority workers
business combinations limiting competition
unsafe working conditions in factories
businesses choosing to hire illegal immigrants
6
What is the main idea of this cartoon?
Government regulations strangled the Standard Oil Company
The Standard Oil Company was a harmful monopoly
Proprietorships help the economy
Foreign competition in the oil industry hurt U.S. companies
7
“Prices & wages should be determined by the marketplace.” The author of this statement supports
minimum-wage laws
government ownership of utilities
laissez-faire capitalism
wage and price controls
8
Which statement most accurately describes the main argument in this 1919 cartoon?
Disputes between Labor & business leaders hurt the economy
Organized workers are more productive than non-union workers
The US government should take control of major industries
Labor & management have the same goals
9
In the United States, the main purpose of antitrust legislation is to
increase competition in business
encourage the growth of monopolies
strengthen the rights of workers
protect the environment
10
One reason Rockefeller, Carnegie, and JP Morgan were called "robber barons" was because they
used ruthless business tactics against their competitors
robbed from the rich to give to the poor
made unnecessarily risky investments
stole money from the federal government
11
In the late 1800s, which idea was used to justify accumulating great wealth & economic power?
Social Darwinism
Conspicuous consumption
Self-determination
Manifest Destiny
12
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
13
What was 1 effect of the Industrial Revolution on U.S. agriculture in the late 1800s?
increase in agricultural imports
decrease in the size of farms
increase in productivity
decrease in tenant farming and sharecropping
14
From 1865 to 1900, how did the growth of industry affect American society?
Population centers shifted from the Northeast to the South
The percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased
The US experienced the disappearance of the traditional
Restrictions on immigration created a homogeneous culture
15
During the late 1800’s, labor unions in the United States had their greatest success in
organizing skilled workers into craft unions
achieving a legally guaranteed minimum wage
winning the great majority of strikes
persuading the government to limit most immigration

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