Supporters of industrial capitalism claimed that business & corporations would be:

necessary to provide jobs to the unemployed

One reason John D. Rockefeller & J.P Morgan were sometimes called “Robber Barons” was because:

they used unfair business tactics against their competitors

The major argument used by labor union leaders against immigrants was that immigrants:

took jobs from United States citizens

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the railroad industry during industrialization?

created unemployment to rise across the country

Identify the problems and identify the solution that unions advocated to address each problem.

Problem 2 → Solution 6; Problem 3 → Solution 5

Many wealthy American industrialists used the theory of Social Darwinism to:

justify monopolies & explain the existence of poverty

Identify a problem caused by urbanization and how it was improved.

Problem: Unsanitary streets; Solution: White Ducks/scavenger, Problem: Overcrowding; Solution: skyscrapers, Problem: Fires; Solution: paid fire department, Problem: Unsanitary water; Solution: filtration

Which factor MOST limited the growth of labor unions during the late 1800s?

businesses were hostile (violent) toward efforts to organize

What effect did the mechanization of the American farm in the late 1800s have on the nation?

Increase in crop production at a lower cost to consumers

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

the percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased

"all surplus revenues to produce beneficial results for the community" job of the wealthy is to

share their excess wealth with the community (philanthropy)

In the late 1800s which factor contributed to heavy industries in the United States?

New production techniques that increased efficiency

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1
Supporters of industrial capitalism claimed that business & corporations would be:
harmful to American economic growth
useful in competing with foreign nations
essential to protect the rights of businesses and consumers
necessary to provide jobs to the unemployed
2
“Prices and wages should be determined by the marketplace” This statement most supports:
government price controls
government ownership of utilities
minimum wage laws
supply and demand
3
After the Civil War, one way business leaders tried to eliminate competition was by:
increasing the prices of their products
developing overseas markets
paying high wages to their workers
forming monopolies or trusts
4
One reason John D. Rockefeller & J.P Morgan were sometimes called “Robber Barons” was because:
they stole money from the federal government
the made unnecessarily risky investments
they used unfair business tactics against their competitors
they steal from the rich and gave to the poor
5
The major argument used by labor union leaders against immigrants was that immigrants:
took jobs from United States citizens
contributed little to enrich American society
placed financial drains on social services
refused to assimilate into American society
6
Which development caused the other three?
shift from a rural to an urban lifestyle
widespread use of child labor
growth of tenements and slums
rapid growth of industry
7
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the railroad industry during industrialization?
manufacturers & farmers could transport products faster
created unemployment to rise across the country
cities where major railroad lines intersected grew rapidly
railroads spurred growth in the Western portion of the U.S.
8
Identify the problems and identify the solution that unions advocated to address each problem.
Problem 2 → Solution 6; Problem 3 → Solution 5
Problem 1 → Solution 5; Problem 2 → Solution 6
Problem 1 → Solution 4; Problem 2 → Solution 5
Problem 2 → Solution 6; Problem 3 → Solution 4
9
Many wealthy American industrialists used the theory of Social Darwinism to:
promote legislation establishing a minimum wage
justify monopolies & explain the existence of poverty
support the labor union movement
encourage charitable organizations to help the poor
10
Identify a problem caused by urbanization and how it was improved.
Problem: Unsanitary streets; Solution: White Ducks/scavenger
Problem: Overcrowding; Solution: skyscrapers
Problem: Fires; Solution: paid fire department
Problem: Unsanitary water; Solution: filtration
11
Which factor MOST limited the growth of labor unions during the late 1800s?
the Federal government declared that unions were illegal
workers preferred to negotiate with owners as individuals
businesses were hostile (violent) toward efforts to organize
most factory workers were satisfied with their wages
12
What effect did the Industrial Revolution have on the American standard of living?
Incomes increased
incomes ceased to exist
Incomes decreased
incomes stayed the same
13
What effect did the mechanization of the American farm in the late 1800s have on the nation?
Increase in crop production at a lower cost to consumers
Increased the acreage of farmland that was unsuitable
It brought about a decrease in the nation’s literacy rate
It caused crowded farms and unsanitary conditions
14
From 1865-1900, how did the growth of industry affect American society?
U.S.experienced the disappearance of traditional customs
population centers shifted from the Northeast to the South
restrictions on immigration created a more cohesive culture
the percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased
15
Which group grew out of the success of the Industrial Revolution?
bourgeoisie
owners of small farms
urban middle-class
land-owning aristocracy
16
Choose two inventions that revolutionized American society & industry during this time period
Light bulb & computer soft ware
Automobile & polio vaccine
Bessemer Process & polio vaccine
Bessemer Process & Telephone
17
"all surplus revenues to produce beneficial results for the community" job of the wealthy is to
invest in future industry to increase wealth
share their excess wealth with the community (philanthropy)
influence government to assist all people (welfare)
maintain a lifestyle consistent with their wealth
18
In the late 1800s which factor contributed to heavy industries in the United States?
Court decisions that allowed unions in heavy industries
increase government regulation in industries
New production techniques that increased efficiency
employee ownership of heavy industries

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