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Close of the West
Close of the West
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1
Holding companies were an innovation intended to escape which of the following
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
entrepreneurs
labor unions
Monopolies
2
The Dawes Act of 1887 -
encouraged railroad companies to buy land to resell
Made buffalo hunting illega
Made Native Americans land owners by giving them land
Encouraged white settlers to farm federal land
3
When was the Dawes Act?
1862
1860
1887
1899
4
Some critics of the Gilded Age said big business leaders reduced competition by
lobbying political bosses; donating to political elections
investing in machines and fighting labor bosses
paying low wages
forming trusts and creating monopolies
5
Why did the Populist Party want free coinage of silver?
To reduce inflation
to increase circulation of money
to decrease the bargaining power of unions
to raise campaign contribution limits
6
Why was the AFL one of the first successful labor unions
fought for the rights of skilled workers.
organized mainly in the South
formed its own political party
refused to strike against employers
7
How did Andrew Carnegie vertically integrate the steel industry?
buying iron mines and the transportation companies
having workers and managers cooperate
buying the competition and closing the plants?
bribing government officials to allow a monopoly
8
What led to the Battle of Little Bighorn?
The government's attempt to open the Black Hills
the failed flight of a group of Nez Perce to Canada
the surrender and death of Lakota leader Crazy Horse
the belief that Ghost Dance revival was inciting violence
9
Decreasing the price of something to force competitors out of business is an aspect of
Sole Proprietorship
Trusts
joint-stock company
Partnership
10
Big business grew in the late 1800's, how did the farmers do?
overproduction = lowered prices
Farmers were replaced by machines
too many farmers competing against each other = low prices
boom in demand, high prices for products and easy transport
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Why were some called "Captains of Industry" and "Robber Barons"
provided good paying jobs and unsafe products
supported reform in the workplace, but had monopolies
provided new goods and services but under-payed employees
worked with competitors to charge high prices
12
Why were many strikes unsuccessful during this time?
led by ineffective speakers
most were settled with collective bargaining
few workers participated in them
Violence on both sides
13
What contributed the most to the settlement of the Great Plains?
Immigration from eastern and southern Europe
Freeing the slaves
Construction of railroads west of the Mississippi
hospitality of Native Americans on the Great Plains
14
What contributed to a large increase in factory production in the early 1900s
Railroads
Electricity
Telegraph
Steam engine
15
During the late 1800s, business leaders formed trusts mainly to
improve worker productivity
establish overseas factories
reduce prices
eliminate competition
16
What political party did the "Cross of Gold" speech resonate with the most?
Populists
Democrats
Green
Republicans
17
William Jennings Bryan was a Democrat most closely associated with whom?
liberal wing of the Democrats
conservative wing of the Democrats
Populist wing of the Democrats
socialist wing of the Democrats
18
Which industry promoted time zones?
Railroad
Steel
OIl
textile
19
The Interstate Commerce Commission and the Populist Party were reactions to
economic deressions
United States imperialism
unrealistic immigration
the abuses of industrialization
20
What is the critical factor in the building of the Transcontinental Railroad?
Willingness of Native Americans to leave the Great Plains
Government ownership of railroads
Capital investments by labor unions
Land and money from the government
21
Why was the Sherman Anti-trust act unsuccessful in regulating monopolies until TR?
Enfocement was challenged by labor
SC would not allow government to regulate business
labor leaders were able to convince the courts to ignore it
The legislation was too vague
22
What was the intent of the Dawes Act?
To get rid of Native American culture and Americanize
return land to Native American Tribes
Limit the power of the BIA
Hire Native Americans as scouts
23
What was the purpose of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?
prohibited international tariffs on agriculture
outlawed price fixing for international products
relulated salaries of corporate executives
dissolved monopolies that hindered free trade
24
What does this cartoon say about economic policies of the US during the rise of big business
Government regulations were making workers safe
Government regulations were too strict
Laissez-faire allowed big companies too much control
Laissez-faire was not doing enough for big business
25
How was land made available to many Americans during the late 19th century?
the Gold Rush
the Homestead Act
the Dawes Act
the Dust Bowl
26
What was the major difficulty for the people in the Klondike Gold Rush
harsh natural conditions
hostile native groups
competition with foreign workers
restrictive government regulation
27
Homestead Act, demise of the buffalo, & the Transcontinental Railroad are associated with what
Decline of the Plains Indians
Rise of organized labor
the building of the Erie Canal
Migration of African Americans
28
Why did the steel industry expand in the US?
large deposit of steel were discovered
Bessemer process made steel affordable
telephone and telegraph lines needed steel
European immigrants taught us how to make steel
29
Why did many labor unions form in the late 1800's and early 1900's
wages were too high
to reduce immigrant regulations
conditions and wages were poor
government required it
30
One result of the Homestead Act of 1862 includes
Large urban centers in the West
Chinese immigration to California
Indian prosperity in the Southwest
a rush to grab free land in the Great Plains
31
In the 2nd half of the 19th century, what transformed agriculture in the US?
Decline in the population growth
Increase in the use of farm machinery
increase in the prices paid for farm products
Decline of demand for agricultural products
32
How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad affect the demographics of the US
It limited the need for foreign immigrants
It altered the economy in southern rural areas
It increased the need for laborers in urban areas
It encouraged westward expansion
33
Which is an example of the changing relationship between government and private business?
Anti-Trust Acts
Homestead Act
Chinese Exclusion Act
Immigration Acts
34
How did the Transcontinental Railroad impact the economy of the West?
decline of urban communitites
it limited capital available for development
access to new markets for local goods
Increased competition among farmers
35
What did Populists and Grangers want in terms of railroad companies from the ICC?
free trade policies to raise crop prices
rates for transporting crops be lowered
Unemployed farmers to be hired by the railroads
to subsidize the farmer
