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1
In late 19th cent, critics of big business said that monopolies harmed the economy by--?
decreasing the urban growth rate
unfairly limiting competition
failing to keep pace with European industries
preventing technological innovation
2
Between 1865-1900, disputes between labor & business owners was marked by--?
negotiation by the federal government.
government support for striking workers.
cooperative efforts to resolve differences.
use of violence by both sides.
3
Stockholders, shareholders, corporations, labor unions & trusts are best associated with?
rise of big business
inventions & patents
gilded age
labor unions
4
Which region of the U. S. had the GREATEST urban growth in the late 1800's?
Southeast
Northwest
Southwest
Northeast
5
How did the Sherman Antitrust Act & Clayton Antitrust Act INCREASE the power of unions?
Allowed labor unions to support the Democratic Party
encouraged laborers to join the Socialists Party
required factory owners to hire skilled laborers
Let laborers go on strike for better working conditions
6
What was the major effect of industrialization on American workers?
Workers migrated to rural regions.
Skilled craftsmen were replaced by unskilled machine operators.
Most factory jobs became service industry jobs.
Membership in labor unions declined.
7
Which of the following groups was MOST responsible for the urban growth of the late 1800's?
western settlers
immigrants
displaced farmers
railroad settlers
8
What conclusion can be drawn from this "FACTORIES & WORKSHOP INSPECTIONS"?
Illinois wasn't interest in improving working conditions.
Illinois addressed the problems caused by industrialization.
Most workers in Illinois were in a labor union.
Union membership in factories & workshops was prohibited.
9
In the late 1800's, the major cause of the rise of the middle class was--
economic growth
expansion of voting rights
religious turmoil
political reform
10
The 15th century includes which dates?
1550-1601
1525-1555
18th century
1450-1499
11
Which group's goals were expressed in the lyrics of this song?
Native American Indians
business owners
labor union members
government officials
12
In late 1800's, the major cause of the rise of the middle class was--
expansion of voting rights
political reform
corrupt governments
economic growth
13
Why were holding companies created?
to increase membership of labor unions
to increase the efficiency of entrepreneurs
to establish multiple monopolies
to work around the limits of the Sherman Antitrust Act
14
How did businesses respond to the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?
formed holding companies
divided their corporations
hired non-union workers
went bankrupt
15
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Gilded Age?
progressivism
immigration
urbanization
industrialization
16
All of the following were difficulties faced by the immigrants in large cities EXCEPT--
overcrowding
language barriers
crime
famine (extreme starvation)
17
The AFL differed from the Committee for Industrial Organization in that it--
had only skilled workers
provided supplemental income
allowed women to join
prohibited strikes
18
What social issue came up due to philanthropic actions of business leaders in the Gilded Age?
Business owners paying low wages to donate to philanthropic things.
Should private industries be taken over by worker organizations.
Were businesses charging too much for their products.
Should govt limit the philanthropic actions of private citizens.
19
Which of the following BEST belongs in the outer circle?
Innovation
Reform
Transportation
Migration
20
The industrial revolution of the late 1800s prompted the government to--
take over businesses
protect workers
implement higher taxes
regulate businesses
21
Which goal was shared by both the Knights of Labor & the American Federation of Labor?
to introduce new & innovative techniques
to promote immigration of skilled workers from Asia & Europe
to help large corporations increase production
to organize workers to demand better work conditions
22
Who made this statement most likely?
John D. Rockefeller
Samuel Gompers
Terence Powderly
Thomas Edison
23
Who coined the term "Gilded Age" in his writing?
John D. Rockefeller
Thomas Nast
Boss Tweed
Mark Twain
24
What did Gompers see as the benefit to joining a union?
Better working conditions
They let their children work in the mines.
Workers worked longer hours in the coal mines.
They worked for $1.25
25
1623-1655 occurs during what time period?
15th century
17th century
16th century
18th century
26
What was a benefit of "laissez-fiare" policies by the govt in the late 19th century?
Workers found it easy to organize into labor unions.
Workers felt secure about the safety conditions in factories.
Businesses avoided ups & downs of the business cycle.
Entrepreneurs could invest in their business with little govt involvement.
27
What is a positive contribution of Andrew Carnegie?
He shows how to organize production & use the profits in philanthropy.
He helped workers get better conditions in his factories.
He nearly had monopoly control of one national industry.
He obtained secret rebates from the railroads.
28
All of the following were effects of the increased production of oil EXCEPT--
new dependence on the Middle East
emergence of suburbs
closing of the coal industry
development of new synthetics
29
Why did many labor unions form in late 1800's & early 1900's?
to reduce required immigrant regulations
working conditions & wages were poor
workers' wages were too high
government required unions to form
30
All of the following groups were struggling for civil rights during the Gilded Age EXCEPT--
African Americans
immigrants
industrialists
women
31
What can be drawn from the info in the table?
There were more agricultural workers than union members.
In 1st two decades of 20th cent, membership was on the decline.
1900-1920, membership more than doubled.
Membership increase from 1870-1920.
32
In the late 1800's, which factor directly helped the growth of the American steel industry?
government regulation
the formation of labor unions
employee ownership
new production techniques
33
What was the govt trying to do with these two acts?
move toward government ownership of key industries
regulate aspects of business
expand the positive features of the trust
favor big businesses over small companies
34
What were the goals of both labor unions listed below?
promote immigration of skilled workers from Asia & Europe
organize workers to demand better conditions from employers
Help big corporations increase production
new, innovative techniques in factories
35
Fill in the blanks
electricity; steam
steel; interchangable parts
steam; electricity
interchangable parts; steam
36
What was the purpose of the "antitrust" legislation passed by Congress?
to protect competition between businesses.
to restrict foreign access to American markets.
to promote corporate consolidation.
to reduce the average size of businesses.
