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

It led to an increase in crop production at a lower cost to consumers

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

Violence towards workers' efforts to organize labor unions

In the late 1800s, supporters of industrial capitalism claimed that business and corporations would be

necessary to provide jobs to the unemployed

In the late 19th century, the major argument used by labor union leaders against immigrants was that immigrants:

took jobs from United States citizens

Many wealthy American industrialists of the late 19th century used the theory of Social Darwinism to:

justify (support) monopolistic actions and explain the existence of poverty

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

the percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased

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

New production techniques that increased efficiency

During the period from 1865 to 1900, disputes between labor and management were often marked by:

government’s support for business owners and use of violence by both sides

In the United States during the 1800s, the main purpose of antitrust legislation was to:

increase competition in business by fighting monopolies and trusts

One reason John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie and J.P Morgan were sometimes called “Robber Barons” was because they:

used unfair business tactics against their competitors

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the growth of the railroad industry during the Second Industrial Revolution?

created unemployment to rise across the country

In the 19th century, the national labor unions wanted to improve the position of workers mainly by:

obtaining the legal right to organize and bargain collectively

During the late 1800s, the number of immigrants to the United States was NOT restricted mainly because:

factory owners wanted a cheap labor from Southern and Eastern Europe

Which expression most accurately illustrates the concept of nativism?

“Help Wanted — Irish Need Not Apply”

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1
What effect did the mechanization of the American farm in the late 1800s have on the nation?
It led to an increase in crop production at a lower cost to consumers
It caused crowded farms and unsanitary conditions
It brought about a decrease in the nation’s literacy rate
It increased the acreage of farmland that was unsuitable for farming
2
After the Civil War, one way business leaders tried to eliminate competition was by:
forming monopolies or trusts
paying high wages to their workers
increasing the prices of their products
developing overseas markets
3
Which factor MOST limited the growth of labor unions during the late 1800s?
Workers preferred to negotiate with factory owners as individuals
most factory workers were satisfied with their wages and working conditions
he Federal government declared that unions were illegal
Violence towards workers' efforts to organize labor unions
4
In the late 1800s, supporters of industrial capitalism claimed that business and corporations would be
necessary to provide jobs to the unemployed
essential to protect the rights of businesses and consumers
useful in competing with foreign nations
harmful to American economic growth
5
Which of the following best describes factory labor during the 19th century?
fulfilling
agriculturally based
skill-based on individual craftsmanship
repetitive and mind dulling
6
In the late 19th century, the major argument used by labor union leaders against immigrants was that immigrants:
took jobs from United States citizens
placed financial drains on social services
refused to assimilate into American society
contributed little to enrich American society
7
Many wealthy American industrialists of the late 19th century used the theory of Social Darwinism to:
justify (support) monopolistic actions and explain the existence of poverty
encourage charitable organizations to help the poor
promote legislation establishing a minimum wage
support the labor union movement
8
Which industrial invention allowed people to live in the suburbs and work in the cities?
airplane
electric streetcar
automobile
kerosene lamps
9
“Prices and wages should be determined by the marketplace” The author of this statement would probably support the idea
supply and demand
minimum-wage laws
government ownership of utilities
government price controls
10
What effect did the Industrial Revolution have on the American standard of living (level of comfort)?
incomes decreased
incomes stayed the same
incomes increased
incomes ceased to exist
11
Which group grew out of the success of the Industrial Revolution?
urban middle class
land-owning aristocracy
owners of small farms
The Whigs
12
From 1865-1900, how did the growth of industry affect American society?
United States experienced the disappearance of traditional societal customs
restrictions on immigration created a more cohesive culture
the percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased
population centers shifted from the Northeast to the South
13
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
14
During the period from 1865 to 1900, disputes between labor and management were often marked by:
cooperative efforts to resolve differences
government’s support for business owners and use of violence by both sides
government support of striking workers
arbitration by the Federal Government
15
In the United States during the 1800s, the main purpose of antitrust legislation was to:
increase competition in business by fighting monopolies and trusts
encourage the growth of monopolies
protect the environment
strengthen the rights of workers
16
One reason John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie and J.P Morgan were sometimes called “Robber Barons” was because they:
made unnecessarily risky investments
stole money from the federal government
used unfair business tactics against their competitors
steal from the rich and gave to the poor
17
One factor that increased industrialization in the United States between 1865 and 1900 was the:
mass production of automobiles
development of the airplane
expansion of railroads
widespread use of steamboats
18
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the growth of the railroad industry during the Second Industrial Revolution?
railroads spurred growth in the Western portion of the U.S.
cities where major railroad lines intersected grew rapidly
manufacturers and farmers could transport their products faster
created unemployment to rise across the country
19
In the 19th century, the national labor unions wanted to improve the position of workers mainly by:
obtaining the legal right to organize and bargain collectively
using government troops to settle labor disputes with management
endorsing a third political party for workers only
supporting government ownership of major industries
20
During the late 1800s, the number of immigrants to the United States was NOT restricted mainly because:
the United States birth rate was increasing
the nations of Europe discouraged emigration
Congress lacked the power to limit immigration
factory owners wanted a cheap labor from Southern and Eastern Europe
21
Which development caused the other three?
growth of tenements and slums
shift from a rural to an urban lifestyle
widespread use of child labor
rapid growth of industry
22
Which expression most accurately illustrates the concept of nativism?
“Go North, young man.”
“America — first in war and peace”
“Help Wanted — Irish Need Not Apply”
“The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself.”

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