What describe the development of the Great Plains in the late 19th century

Technology and innovations made farming possible

The Homestead Act (1862) promoted the development of western lands by

migration to rural areas increased

Which factor helped farmers on the Great Plains overcome opposition from cattle rancher?

Barbed wire allowed farmer to enclose land

Which of the following contributed most to increased settlement of the Great Plains?

A series of federal land grants, A series of federal land grants

During the late 19th century where were the reservations located ?

sparsely populated areas of the West

Which of the following resulted of the rapid industrialization of the United States?

Union membership increased as workers pay got better

How did the passage of the Dawes Act affect Native Americans ?

attempted to assimilate then into mainstream white culture

Which goal was shared by both the Knights of Labor and the AFL?

to organized workers to demand better conditions and wages

Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act?

The federal government could dissolve business monopolies.

Which best describes a contribution of Andrew Carnegie?

obtained near monopoly control of one part of the industry, he organize production as well as philanthropic activities

Which was and important benefit of laissez-fair policies of the federal government the 1900s

Entrepreneurs ran their business with no govt. interference

In the late 1800's which factor directly helped the growth of the American steel industry

new production (Bessemer Process)

What conclusion can be drawn about the Transcontinental Railroad on Western cities

population of the Western cities increased greatly

The Interstate Commerce Act (1887) and the Sherman Antitrust Act 1890 were...

to regulate aspects of business

What social issue was raised by the philanthropic activities of American business leaders?

pay low wages to finance philanthropic activities

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1
What describe the development of the Great Plains in the late 19th century
Technology and innovations made farming possible
Railroad decreased in immportance
Immigrants could not afford to farm these lands
Great profits were earned in the steel industry
2
The Homestead Act (1862) promoted the development of western lands by
migration to rural areas increased
immigration decreased
creating a system of dams for crop irrigation
urbanization increased
3
What was a driving force in America's growth as a world economic power?
Lumber
Steel
Steam
Oil
4
The expansion of markets and improved communication were reasons for the growth of railroads.
True
False
5
The invention of the light bulb was important because it
Less absenteeism in factories
Extended work hours
More products could be produced
Skilled workers were now going to be hired
6
During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase of federal support
increase temperance regulations
acquisition foreign terrritory
involvement of foreign wars
the growth of big business
7
Which factor helped farmers on the Great Plains overcome opposition from cattle rancher?
Barbed wire allowed farmer to enclose land
Heavy rains made the Plains more suitable for planting
Ranchers refused to divide up the open range
Farmers allied with Native Americans
8
Corporations grew mainly during the 1870-1900 due to
gave workers affordable housing
buying out the competition
having a "HANDS OFF POLICY "
giving them money when they went bankrupt
9
Which of the following contributed most to increased settlement of the Great Plains?
The availability of buffalo
A series of federal land grants
The discovery of precious metals
A series of federal land grants
10
During the late 19th century where were the reservations located ?
east of the Mississippi River
near large cities in the Northwest
sparsely populated areas of the West
along major rivers of the Midwest
11
Which of the following resulted of the rapid industrialization of the United States?
Union membership increased as workers pay got better
Social and economic class divisions began to disappear
Factory owners introduced wage-equity for in the workplace.
Concerns about air pollution led to stricter regulations.
12
How did the passage of the Dawes Act affect Native Americans ?
it started a series of Indian Wars on the Great Plains
attempted to assimilate then into mainstream white culture
it supported their existing cultural traditions
forced their removal from areas east of the Mississippi R.
13
In the late nineteenth century, critics of big business claimed monopolies harmed the US by
preventing technological innovation
failing to keep pace with European industries
unfairly limiting competition
decreasing the urban growth rate
14
Which goal was shared by both the Knights of Labor and the AFL?
to promote immigration of skilled workers from Europe
help large corporations to increase their production
to organized workers to demand better conditions and wages
to introduce new and innovative techniques to factories
15
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
The federal government could dissolve business monopolies.
Businesses were required to pay to open overseas locations.
The influence of labor unions on factory owners was reduced.
Workers secured a greater share of company profits.
16
What was a successful example of "Americanization"?
Inclusion Act
Anti-Sherman Act
Dawes Act
Homestead Act
17
Which best describes a contribution of Andrew Carnegie?
obtained near monopoly control of one part of the industry
Carnegie helped workers obtain better condition
he organize production as well as philanthropic activities
secret rebates from RR companies on shipping his products
18
The abundance of natural resources contributed to the start of the Industrial Revolution.
False
True
19
Which was and important benefit of laissez-fair policies of the federal government the 1900s
Workers felt secure about the safety of factories
Found it easy to organize labor unions
Businesses were able to avoid ups and downs of business
Entrepreneurs ran their business with no govt. interference
20
Organized labor was the most influential factor in the growth of US economy from 1870-1900.
True
False
21
In the late 1800's which factor directly helped the growth of the American steel industry
employee ownership
government regulation
the formation of labor unions
new production (Bessemer Process)
22
What conclusion can be drawn about the Transcontinental Railroad on Western cities
population of the Western cities increased greatly
cites become corrupt and crime-ridden
railroads had little impact on cities
most Native American Indians relocated to cities
23
The Interstate Commerce Act (1887) and the Sherman Antitrust Act 1890 were...
expand the positives features of the trusts
favor big business over small companies
to regulate aspects of business
to move toward government ownership of key industries
24
What social issue was raised by the philanthropic activities of American business leaders?
American business charging too much for their products
pay low wages to finance philanthropic activities
State govt. limit the philanthropic of private citizens
Private industries be taken over by worker oragnztions
25
The main purpose of the Dawes Act was?
send their Native American children to American schools
absorb into white culture
join other tribes
move all Native American Indians to South Dakota

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