How did the Transcontinental Railroad impact the economy of the West?

access to new markets for local goods

In the 2nd half of the 19th century, what transformed agriculture in the US?

Increase in the use of farm machinery

Why were some called "Captains of Industry" and "Robber Barons"

provided new goods and services but under-payed employees

What was the purpose of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?

dissolved monopolies that hindered free trade

What did Populists and Grangers want in terms of railroad companies from the ICC?

rates for transporting crops be lowered

What contributed the most to the settlement of the Great Plains?

Construction of railroads west of the Mississippi

The Dawes Act of 1887 -

Made Native Americans land owners by giving them land

Some critics of the Gilded Age said big business leaders reduced competition by

forming trusts and creating monopolies

Why was the AFL one of the first successful labor unions

fought for the rights of skilled workers.

Why did the steel industry expand in the US?

Bessemer process made steel affordable

Why did the Populist Party want free coinage of silver?

to increase circulation of money

What was the intent of the Dawes Act?

To get rid of Native American culture and Americanize

One result of the Homestead Act of 1862 includes

a rush to grab free land in the Great Plains

What is the critical factor in the building of the Transcontinental Railroad?

Land and money from the government

What does this cartoon say about economic policies of the US during the rise of big business

Laissez-faire allowed big companies too much control

Big business grew in the late 1800's, how did the farmers do?

overproduction = lowered prices

Why was the Sherman Anti-trust act unsuccessful in regulating monopolies until TR?

SC would not allow government to regulate business

How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad affect the demographics of the US

It encouraged westward expansion

The Interstate Commerce Commission and the Populist Party were reactions to

the abuses of industrialization

What led to the Battle of Little Bighorn?

The government's attempt to open the Black Hills

How did Andrew Carnegie vertically integrate the steel industry?

buying iron mines and the transportation companies

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1
Decreasing the price of something to force competitors out of business is an aspect of
Sole Proprietorship
Trusts
Partnership
joint-stock company
2
William Jennings Bryan was a Democrat most closely associated with whom?
liberal wing of the Democrats
Populist wing of the Democrats
conservative wing of the Democrats
socialist wing of the Democrats
3
How did the Transcontinental Railroad impact the economy of the West?
it limited capital available for development
decline of urban communitites
Increased competition among farmers
access to new markets for local goods
4
Homestead Act, demise of the buffalo, & the Transcontinental Railroad are associated with what
Decline of the Plains Indians
the building of the Erie Canal
Rise of organized labor
Migration of African Americans
5
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
6
When was the Dawes Act?
1887
1899
1862
1860
7
Which is an example of the changing relationship between government and private business?
Anti-Trust Acts
Chinese Exclusion Act
Homestead Act
Immigration Acts
8
Why were some called "Captains of Industry" and "Robber Barons"
worked with competitors to charge high prices
supported reform in the workplace, but had monopolies
provided good paying jobs and unsafe products
provided new goods and services but under-payed employees
9
Holding companies were an innovation intended to escape which of the following
labor unions
Monopolies
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
entrepreneurs
10
What was the purpose of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?
relulated salaries of corporate executives
outlawed price fixing for international products
prohibited international tariffs on agriculture
dissolved monopolies that hindered free trade
11
How was land made available to many Americans during the late 19th century?
the Gold Rush
the Dawes Act
the Dust Bowl
the Homestead Act
12
What did Populists and Grangers want in terms of railroad companies from the ICC?
rates for transporting crops be lowered
to subsidize the farmer
free trade policies to raise crop prices
Unemployed farmers to be hired by the railroads
13
What contributed the most to the settlement of the Great Plains?
Immigration from eastern and southern Europe
hospitality of Native Americans on the Great Plains
Construction of railroads west of the Mississippi
Freeing the slaves
14
The Dawes Act of 1887 -
encouraged railroad companies to buy land to resell
Made buffalo hunting illega
Encouraged white settlers to farm federal land
Made Native Americans land owners by giving them land
15
Some critics of the Gilded Age said big business leaders reduced competition by
forming trusts and creating monopolies
paying low wages
investing in machines and fighting labor bosses
lobbying political bosses; donating to political elections
16
Why was the AFL one of the first successful labor unions
fought for the rights of skilled workers.
organized mainly in the South
refused to strike against employers
formed its own political party
17
What contributed to a large increase in factory production in the early 1900s
Electricity
Railroads
Telegraph
Steam engine
18
Why did the steel industry expand in the US?
Bessemer process made steel affordable
large deposit of steel were discovered
telephone and telegraph lines needed steel
European immigrants taught us how to make steel
19
Why did the Populist Party want free coinage of silver?
to decrease the bargaining power of unions
To reduce inflation
to increase circulation of money
to raise campaign contribution limits
20
Why were many strikes unsuccessful during this time?
most were settled with collective bargaining
led by ineffective speakers
Violence on both sides
few workers participated in them
21
What was the intent of the Dawes Act?
Limit the power of the BIA
To get rid of Native American culture and Americanize
Hire Native Americans as scouts
return land to Native American Tribes
22
Why did many labor unions form in the late 1800's and early 1900's
wages were too high
government required it
to reduce immigrant regulations
conditions and wages were poor
23
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
24
Which industry promoted time zones?
textile
Steel
Railroad
OIl
25
What is the critical factor in the building of the Transcontinental Railroad?
Government ownership of railroads
Willingness of Native Americans to leave the Great Plains
Land and money from the government
Capital investments by labor unions
26
What does this cartoon say about economic policies of the US during the rise of big business
Government regulations were making workers safe
Laissez-faire allowed big companies too much control
Laissez-faire was not doing enough for big business
Government regulations were too strict
27
Big business grew in the late 1800's, how did the farmers do?
overproduction = lowered prices
boom in demand, high prices for products and easy transport
too many farmers competing against each other = low prices
Farmers were replaced by machines
28
Why was the Sherman Anti-trust act unsuccessful in regulating monopolies until TR?
labor leaders were able to convince the courts to ignore it
Enfocement was challenged by labor
The legislation was too vague
SC would not allow government to regulate business
29
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
30
How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad affect the demographics of the US
It limited the need for foreign immigrants
It increased the need for laborers in urban areas
It encouraged westward expansion
It altered the economy in southern rural areas
31
During the late 1800s, business leaders formed trusts mainly to
reduce prices
establish overseas factories
eliminate competition
improve worker productivity
32
The Interstate Commerce Commission and the Populist Party were reactions to
United States imperialism
the abuses of industrialization
unrealistic immigration
economic deressions
33
What led to the Battle of Little Bighorn?
the failed flight of a group of Nez Perce to Canada
the surrender and death of Lakota leader Crazy Horse
The government's attempt to open the Black Hills
the belief that Ghost Dance revival was inciting violence
34
How did Andrew Carnegie vertically integrate the steel industry?
having workers and managers cooperate
buying the competition and closing the plants?
bribing government officials to allow a monopoly
buying iron mines and the transportation companies
35
What political party did the "Cross of Gold" speech resonate with the most?
Populists
Democrats
Republicans
Green

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