In the late 1800s, how did railroad monopolies create economic hardships for farmers?

charging high prices to ship agricultural goods to market

Common purpose of these legislative acts were to

promote the general welfare of the American public

Cartoonist Thomas Nast chose the tiger as a symbol to represent which of the following?

The corrupt local government of New York City

In 1862, the Homestead Act and the Pacific Railway Act were passed primarily to...

develop the Midwest and western parts of the country

What do you think is the cartoonists’ view on trust-busting in the early 20th century?

Roosevelt is admired for his destruction of trusts in the US

Which of the following conclusions could be drawn about John Rockefeller based on the quote ?

supported the theory of social darwinism

which factor contributed the most to the start of the Industrial Revolution in the US?

an abundance of natural resources

What is a common characteristic of disputes between labor and management in 1865- 1900?

use of violence by both labor and management

Which of these contributed to the Industrial Revolution

lots of resources, gov support of business, urban population

Based on the Industrial Revolution in the US, what statement is this cartoon making?

Owner of Standard Oil has too much power/influence on gov

In the U.S., what was the purpose of antitrust legislation (laws)? *trust= big corporation

to increase competition in the marketplace

Laissez- faire capitalism means that...

the government has almost no regulation over industry.

Until 1900's , few restrictions on immigration to the United States existed primarily because

industry needed an increasing supply of labor

What does this cartoon convey about Vanderbilt and his control of the Railroads?

has total control of the railroad. does whatever he wants.

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1
Who was the Oil King?
Cornelius Vanderbilt
John D. Rockefeller
AndrewCarnegie
J.P. Morgan
2
Who was the Steel King?
J.P.Morgan
Cornelius Vanderbilt
AndrewCarnegie
JohnD. Rockefeller
3
In the late 1800s, how did railroad monopolies create economic hardships for farmers?
isolating farmers from technological developments in cities
claiming productive land for business leaders to develop
charging high prices to ship agricultural goods to market
separating farmers from profitable markets in western cities
4
Common purpose of these legislative acts were to
promote the general welfare of the American public
improve conditions for recent immigrants to the United
advance the growth of big business
protect the nation’s natural resources
5
Cartoonist Thomas Nast chose the tiger as a symbol to represent which of the following?
The impact of trust-busting on business in the US
The influx of immigrants and their impact on the US
The corrupt local government of New York City
The unlimited power of the robber barons
6
In 1862, the Homestead Act and the Pacific Railway Act were passed primarily to...
improve the lives of freed slaves
develop the Midwest and western parts of the country
expand overseas markets to Asia and Europe
achieve Northern victory in the Civil War
7
What do you think is the cartoonists’ view on trust-busting in the early 20^th century?
Trusts are weak and pose no danger
Roosevelt wants to curb power, rather than eliminate trusts.
Roosevelt is admired for his destruction of trusts in the US
Gov has small role in eliminating trusts in the US
8
Which of the following conclusions could be drawn about John Rockefeller based on the quote ?
favored trust-busting and opposed monopolies
strong supporter of government regulation in business.
supported the theory of social darwinism
welcomed competition because it was good for the consumer
9
which factor contributed the most to the start of the Industrial Revolution in the US?
the end of the slave labor system
an abundance of natural resources
the availability of electricity
a restriction on European immigration
10
This political cartoon is a criticism of which practice in the 19th century?
monopolization
industrialism
vertical integration
aissez-faire capitalism
11
What is a common characteristic of disputes between labor and management in 1865- 1900?
government support of striking workers
mediation from the federal government
cooperative efforts to resolve differences
use of violence by both labor and management
12
Which of these contributed to the Industrial Revolution
public education, oil in Pennsylvania, formation of trusts
bankrupt farms, populist movement, loss of farming lands
cheap construction, women's movements, great migration
lots of resources, gov support of business, urban population
13
Based on the Industrial Revolution in the US, what statement is this cartoon making?
Owner of Standard Oil has too much power/influence on gov
Oil industry has a healthy relationship with the federal gov
too many restrictions and regulations on business owners.
emissions from oil refineries pollute the air & environment
14
In the U.S., what was the purpose of antitrust legislation (laws)? *trust= big corporation
to encourage the growth of big business
to strengthen the rights of workers
to create a minimum wage
to increase competition in the marketplace
15
Who was the Trust King?
J.P. Morgan
AndrewCarnegie
Cornelius Vanderbilt
John D. Rockefeller
16
Laissez- faire capitalism means that...
corporations receive many favors from the government.
the government has almost no regulation over industry.
the government is directly involved in regulating industry.
Industries negotiate terms with the U.S. government.
17
The cartoon illustrates President Theodore Roosevelt’s attempt to
ignore antitrust laws
eliminate foreign ownership of United States corporations
limit the power of monopolies
conserve natural resources
18
Until 1900's , few restrictions on immigration to the United States existed primarily because
industry needed an increasing supply of labor
immigration totals had always been relatively low
ruling that Congress could not restrict immigration
labor unions had always favored unrestricted immigration
19
What does this cartoon convey about Vanderbilt and his control of the Railroads?
Owns the majority of the railroad but has little involvement
along with his assistants controls the railroad shipping
Controls Pricing but little involvement in operations
has total control of the railroad. does whatever he wants.

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