divided Native American tribal lands amongst individual families

Capitalism fueled industrialization by

encouraging entrepreneurs to establish businesses

Which argument supports the idea of big business leaders as "captains of industry?"

Industrialists' support for technology benefitted the economy

In the late 1800s, big business leaders formed trusts, or monopolies, as a way to

control entire industries by eliminating competition

The Homestead Act of 1862 was important to the expansion of the United States because it provided

free land to settlers in the West

Horizontal integration differs from vertical integration in that it

consolidates many firms involved in the same business into 1 giant company

How did the American workforce change as a result of industrialization?

Less skilled workers were hired to work long hours in dangerous conditions

How did railroads benefit western cattle ranchers and farmers?

provided a way to transport meat and crops to eastern markets

Which of the following individuals might be referred to as a "robber baron?"

a capitalist businessman in the late 1800s

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1
The Dawes Act
divided Native American tribal lands amongst individual families
forced the removal of Native Americans from the southeast to reservations
gave 160 acres of free land to anyone willing to live on it for 5 years
gave land grants to railroads to encourage the building of more tracks
2
Capitalism fueled industrialization by
requiring inventors to file patents
encouraging entrepreneurs to establish businesses
ensuring that all workers receive high wages
giving the country many natural resources
3
Which argument supports the idea of big business leaders as "captains of industry?"
Industrialists' support for technology benefitted the economy
Monopolies forced small companies out of business
Workers' wages rose as industrialists profited
Consumers were harmed by inflated prices
4
In the late 1800s, big business leaders formed trusts, or monopolies, as a way to
influence law makers to lower taxes
negotiate more effectively with labor unions
secure government loans
control entire industries by eliminating competition
5
During the Gilded Age, which idea was most often used to justify the elimination of competition in business?
Social Darwinism
Assimilation
Populism
Conservatism
6
The Homestead Act of 1862 was important to the expansion of the United States because it provided
assistance to sharecroppers in the South
free land to settlers in the West
land grants for the construction of transcontinental railroads
land for agricultural colleges
7
Horizontal integration differs from vertical integration in that it
requires investment from a number of people who share ownership in the firm
merges stocks from multiple businesses into a new organization
merges different businesses involved in all phases of product's development
consolidates many firms involved in the same business into 1 giant company
8
Which innovation extended the number of hours a factory could operate in a day?
telegraph
electricity
refrigeration
Bessemer process
9
The impact of railroads on Native Americans can best be described as
unnoticeable
beneficial
harmful
neutral
10
Few restrictions were placed on immigration to the US during the Gilded Age mainly because immigrants
faced little opposition from citizens
provided a rich source of capital for investment purposes
would work for low wages
would add to the diversity of the population
11
During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in government support for --
involvement in FOREIGN WARS
the acquisition of foreign territories
LABOR UNION activities
the growth of BIG BUSINESS
12
How did the American workforce change as a result of industrialization?
Less skilled workers were hired to work long hours in dangerous conditions
Farm work became easier and more profitable for more people
Workers experienced vastly improved working conditions
women worked part-time jobs outside of the city to support their family
13
How did railroads benefit western cattle ranchers and farmers?
provided a way to transport meat and crops to eastern markets
made it easier for ranchers to keep track of their herds
encouraged eastern cowboys to make a living in the west
allowed cowboys to travel easily between cattle herds and their homes
14
Which of the following individuals might be referred to as a "robber baron?"
a train robber in the 1800s
a politician at the beginning of the 20th century
a capitalist businessman in the late 1800s
a striking worker

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Unit 6 qUIZ

14 termsStudBud Administration267 plays

DFH

Flashcards14 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 14

Answers

1
The Dawes Act
divided Native American tribal lands amongst individual families
forced the removal of Native Americans from the southeast to reservations
gave 160 acres of free land to anyone willing to live on it for 5 years
gave land grants to railroads to encourage the building of more tracks
2
Capitalism fueled industrialization by
requiring inventors to file patents
encouraging entrepreneurs to establish businesses
ensuring that all workers receive high wages
giving the country many natural resources
3
Which argument supports the idea of big business leaders as "captains of industry?"
Industrialists' support for technology benefitted the economy
Monopolies forced small companies out of business
Workers' wages rose as industrialists profited
Consumers were harmed by inflated prices
4
In the late 1800s, big business leaders formed trusts, or monopolies, as a way to
influence law makers to lower taxes
negotiate more effectively with labor unions
secure government loans
control entire industries by eliminating competition
5
During the Gilded Age, which idea was most often used to justify the elimination of competition in business?
Social Darwinism
Assimilation
Populism
Conservatism
6
The Homestead Act of 1862 was important to the expansion of the United States because it provided
assistance to sharecroppers in the South
free land to settlers in the West
land grants for the construction of transcontinental railroads
land for agricultural colleges
7
Horizontal integration differs from vertical integration in that it
requires investment from a number of people who share ownership in the firm
merges stocks from multiple businesses into a new organization
merges different businesses involved in all phases of product's development
consolidates many firms involved in the same business into 1 giant company
8
Which innovation extended the number of hours a factory could operate in a day?
telegraph
electricity
refrigeration
Bessemer process
9
The impact of railroads on Native Americans can best be described as
unnoticeable
beneficial
harmful
neutral
10
Few restrictions were placed on immigration to the US during the Gilded Age mainly because immigrants
faced little opposition from citizens
provided a rich source of capital for investment purposes
would work for low wages
would add to the diversity of the population
11
During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in government support for --
involvement in FOREIGN WARS
the acquisition of foreign territories
LABOR UNION activities
the growth of BIG BUSINESS
12
How did the American workforce change as a result of industrialization?
Less skilled workers were hired to work long hours in dangerous conditions
Farm work became easier and more profitable for more people
Workers experienced vastly improved working conditions
women worked part-time jobs outside of the city to support their family
13
How did railroads benefit western cattle ranchers and farmers?
provided a way to transport meat and crops to eastern markets
made it easier for ranchers to keep track of their herds
encouraged eastern cowboys to make a living in the west
allowed cowboys to travel easily between cattle herds and their homes
14
Which of the following individuals might be referred to as a "robber baron?"
a train robber in the 1800s
a politician at the beginning of the 20th century
a capitalist businessman in the late 1800s
a striking worker