A Historical Era is marked by a focus on-

Major social, political, and economic events within a period of time

The first large-scale effort by the United States government to regulate business involved —

passage of the Sherman Anti-trust Act

Which of the following describes the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act?

It dissolved monopolies that hindered the exercise of free trade

How did industrialization bring about the development of groups like the Knights of Labor and the AFL

Industrialization created low-wage jobs with easily replaced workers

The steel industry in the US expanded largely because-

The Bessemer process made steel production more affordable

The effective strikes led by Samuel Gompers resulted in which of the following?

Union membership rose after the strike’s success.

Why was the telephone considered the most economically important inventions of the 19th century?

It created jobs and increased communication with other parts of the world

Government contributed to the growth of corporations mainly by-

Allowing them to develop with few restrictions

The Light bulb by Edison affected industry how?

Factories could extend working hours

The quote below most likely refers to the-

impact of the Industrial Revolution

In what way did the successful drilling for oil contribute to the economic development of the US?

Petroleum products like kerosene supplied lamps for light

How did the automobile affect the standard of living in the US?

It increased mobility and created jobs

The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad contributed to the industrial growth of the US by-

Making the movements of goods easier and cheaper

Why were holding companies created?

to work around the limitations of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act

Many labor strikes were generally unsuccessful because-

Often violence was used by both sides

How did laissez-faire politics relate to business principles during the Industrial Revolution and Gilded Age?

the government made no policies to regulate business principles

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1
A Historical Era is marked by a focus on-
The political upheaval and revolutionary events of a given time period
religious and cultural changes that take place during a decade
Major social, political, and economic events within a period of time
Significant turning points throughout a period of time
2
The first large-scale effort by the United States government to regulate business involved —
passage of the Sherman Anti-trust Act
creation of the Food and Drug Administration
establishment of the Interstate Commerce Commission
adoption of the Eighteenth Amendment
3
Which of the following describes the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
It regulated the salaries of corporate executives
It dissolved monopolies that hindered the exercise of free trade
It outlawed the practice of price fixing for industrial products
It prohibited international tariffs on agricultural produce
4
How did industrialization bring about the development of groups like the Knights of Labor and the AFL
industrialization caused overpopulation and unsanitary living
Industrialization created huge fortunes for capitalists
Industrialization reduced demand for workers
Industrialization created low-wage jobs with easily replaced workers
5
Carnegie's statement is saying that he is a
Social Darwinist
Captain of the Industry
Prohibitionist
Robber Baron
6
The steel industry in the US expanded largely because-
The Bessemer process made steel production more affordable
European immigrants introduced a new production technique
Large deposits of steel were discovered in western states
Telephone lines required large amounts of steel to build
7
Business leaders formed trusts mainly to-
Improve worker productivity
Eliminate competition
Establish overseas factories
Reduce prices
8
Which of the following innovations had the most dramatic impact on transportation, manufacturing, and the landscape?
Air travel
The Automobile
Electric power
The telephone
9
The effective strikes led by Samuel Gompers resulted in which of the following?
Federal courts ruled in favor of the workers.
Police ended the strike by force.
Presidential involvement in strikes decreased.
Union membership rose after the strike’s success.
10
Why was the telephone considered the most economically important inventions of the 19th century?
It allowed businesses to conduct interstate commerce
It created jobs and increased communication with other parts of the world
It promoted gender equality
It opened up a new market for men as telephone operators and secretaries
11
The American Federation of Labor (AFL) differed from the Knights of labor in that the AFL-
Excluded unskilled workers
Encouraged increased immigration
Prohibited strikes by its members
Supported membership of women
12
The Railroad Strike of 1877 was the first widespread labor strike in the US and was caused by-
Unannounced layoffs
Unsafe working conditions
Long work hours
Widespread pay cuts
13
Government contributed to the growth of corporations mainly by-
Allowing them to develop with few restrictions
Providing low-cost housing for workers
Giving them direct aid when they went bankrupt
Buying large amounts of corporate stock
14
The Light bulb by Edison affected industry how?
Businesses needed to hire skilled workers
Factories could extend working hours
Products could be manufactured on an assembly line
Machines needed to be repaired less frequently
15
The quote below most likely refers to the-
impact of the Industrial Revolution
impact of the Progressive Movement
changes resulting from Manifest Destiny
changes resulting from the Boom and Bust Cycle
16
In what way did the successful drilling for oil contribute to the economic development of the US?
Electricity became available in rural areas in the Midwest
Railroads converted from steam power to diesel power
Petroleum products like kerosene supplied lamps for light
Farmer began using gas-powered mechanical reapers
17
Many men like John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie were considered __________ during the Gilded Age
Philanthropists
Nativists
Entrepreneurs
Populists
18
How did the automobile affect the standard of living in the US?
It provided mass transportation to workers
It increased mobility and created jobs
It provided access to information technologies
It made products more affordable to consumers
19
The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad contributed to the industrial growth of the US by-
Connecting the US with Mexico and Canada
Making the movements of goods easier and cheaper
Protecting the US from low-priced foreign markets
Encouraging subsistence farming
20
Why were holding companies created?
to increase membership of labor unions
to establish multiple monopolies
to work around the limitations of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act
to increase the efficiency of entrepreneurs
21
Many labor strikes were generally unsuccessful because-
Few workers participated in them
Often violence was used by both sides
Most were settled with collective bargaining
Many were led by ineffective speakers
22
One of the outcomes caused by poor working conditions in the Gilded Age was the-
Reduction of immigration to the United States
Prohibition of alcohol production
Creation of labor unions
Rise of Jim Crow laws
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How did laissez-faire politics relate to business principles during the Industrial Revolution and Gilded Age?
the government made no policies to regulate business principles
the government was allowed to implement laws on businesses as it pleased
labor union membership was outlawed
employees could join as many labor unions as they liked

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