Which best describes a positive contribution of Andrew Carnegie?

Large-scale production and used profits for philanthropy

Which goal was shared by both Knights of Labor and American Federation of Labor?

Organize workers to demand better conditions in factories

During the late 19th century, what effect did industrialization have on workers in the U.S.?

Skilled craftsmen were replaced by unskilled factory workers

During the period from 1865 to 1900, disputes between labor and business owners were often...

Marked by the use of violence by both sides

Which was a benefit of the Laissez-faire policies of the federal government in the 19th century

Entrepreneurs had little government interference

What social issue was raised by philanthropic activities of many Gilded Age business leaders?

Should factory owners pay low wages to pay for philanthropy?

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1
Which of the following revolutionized American communications in the 19th century?
The telegraph and telephone
Refrigeration and sewing machines
A workable filament lightbulb
Steam engines and steam ships
2
Interstate Commerce Act and Sherman Anti-Trust Act were efforts by the federal government to-
Regulate aspects of business
Favor big business over small companies
Move toward government ownership of key industries
Expand the positive features of the trusts
3
Which best describes a positive contribution of Andrew Carnegie?
Obtained near monopoly control of major industry
Large-scale production and used profits for philanthropy
Helped workers obtain better conditions in factories
Obtained secret rates from railroads to ship his goods
4
Which goal was shared by both Knights of Labor and American Federation of Labor?
Help large corporations to increase production
Organize workers to demand better conditions in factories
Introduce new and innovative techniques to factories
Promote immigration of skilled workers from Asia and Europe
5
During the late 19th century, what effect did industrialization have on workers in the U.S.?
Skilled craftsmen were replaced by unskilled factory workers
Most factory jobs became service industry jobs
Workers migrated away from cities
Membership in labor unions declined
6
Which of the following made possible the American industrial growth of the late 1800s?
The development of labor unions
Technological Advances
Government reforms
The household economy
7
During the period from 1865 to 1900, disputes between labor and business owners were often...
Marked by the use of violence by both sides
Marked by cooperative efforts to resolve differences
Marked by negotiations by the federal government
Marked by government support for striking workers
8
"God gave me my money. I believe the power to make money is a gift from God to be developed..."
Thomas Edison
Terrence Powderly
Samuel Gompers
John D. Rockefeller
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Which was a benefit of the Laissez-faire policies of the federal government in the 19th century
Entrepreneurs had little government interference
Businesses could avoid ups and downs of business cycle
Workers could easily establish unions
Safety conditions in factories improved greatly
10
What social issue was raised by philanthropic activities of many Gilded Age business leaders?
Should government limit philanthropic activity?
Should companies be run by labor unions?
Should factory owners pay low wages to pay for philanthropy?
Were companies charging to much for their products?

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