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Exam two Review
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Which of the following made possible the American industrial growth of the late 1800s? a.) the household economy (more families making things at home) b.) technological advances (new inventions) c.) government reforms (new laws to help common people) d.) the development of labor unions
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Which of the following made possible the American industrial growth of the late 1800s? ◦ a.) the household economy (more families making things at home) ◦ b.) technological advances (new inventions) ◦ c.) government reforms (new laws to help common people) ◦ d.) the development of labor unions
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The Industrial Revolution caused a(n) ____ transformation of the United States. ◦ economic ◦ political ◦ social ◦ all of the above ◦ none of the above
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The Industrial Revolution caused a(n) ____ transformation of the United States. ◦ economic ◦ political ◦ social ◦ all of the above ◦ none of the above
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All of the following problems were caused by rapid industrialization EXCEPT ◦ monopoly practices in industry. ◦ corruption in politics. ◦ healthy living conditions in the cities ◦ dangerous working conditions in factories.
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All of the following problems were caused by rapid industrialization EXCEPT ◦ monopoly practices in industry. ◦ corruption in politics. ◦ healthy living conditions in the cities ◦ dangerous working conditions in factories.
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In the U.S., industrialization caused a(n) ◦ decrease in immigration. ◦ steady increase in unemployment. ◦ increase in the political power of business. ◦ decrease in the movement of the population.
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In the U.S., industrialization caused a(n) ◦ decrease in immigration. ◦ steady increase in unemployment. ◦ increase in the political power of business. ◦ decrease in the movement of the population.
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One result of the industrial revolution was ◦ an increase in the size of the middle class. ◦ a decrease in child labor. ◦ a steady increase in women’s unemployment. ◦ a decrease in urbanization (less people living in cities).
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One result of the industrial revolution was ◦ an increase in the size of the middle class. ◦ a decrease in child labor. ◦ a steady increase in women’s unemployment. ◦ a decrease in urbanization (less people living in cities).
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Critics of powerful industrialists referred to them as ◦ captains of industry. ◦ philanthropists. ◦ robber barons. ◦ anarchists.
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Critics of powerful industrialists referred to them as ◦ captains of industry. ◦ philanthropists. ◦ robber barons. ◦ anarchists.
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Andrew Carnegie argued that the success of wealthy industrialists ◦ helped the entire nation. ◦ should be limited by the government. ◦ was illegal according to the Sherman Antitrust Act. ◦ had no effect on average Americans.
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Andrew Carnegie argued that the success of wealthy industrialists ◦ helped the entire nation. ◦ should be limited by the government. ◦ was illegal according to the Sherman Antitrust Act. ◦ had no effect on average Americans.
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Why were industrialists during the age of big business called “captains of industry”? ◦ They were willing to use any means to win the war against their competition. ◦ They increased the supply of goods and created many jobs. ◦ They created a technological revolution with their ideas. ◦ They drained the country of its natural resources.
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Why were industrialists during the age of big business called “captains of industry”? ◦ They were willing to use any means to win the war against their competition. ◦ They increased the supply of goods and created many jobs. ◦ They created a technological revolution with their ideas. ◦ They drained the country of its natural resources.
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How did Andrew Carnegie gain control of the steel industry? ◦ by giving away his money ◦ by becoming a partner of Edwin Drake ◦ by buying all the other steel mills ◦ by practicing vertical consolidation
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How did Andrew Carnegie gain control of the steel industry? ◦ by giving away his money ◦ by becoming a partner of Edwin Drake ◦ by buying all the other steel mills ◦ by practicing vertical consolidation
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How did John D. Rockefeller gain control of the oil industry? ◦ He formed a trust. ◦ He practiced vertical consolidation. ◦ He joined a cartel. ◦ He practiced free trade.
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How did John D. Rockefeller gain control of the oil industry? ◦ He formed a trust. ◦ He practiced vertical consolidation. ◦ He joined a cartel. ◦ He practiced free trade.
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Congress passed the Sherman Antitrust Act to ◦ end child labor in factories. ◦ Promote(help create) fair industrial competition. ◦ Place(put) higher taxes on business profits. ◦ Encourage (help create) the growth of business monopolies.
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Congress passed the Sherman Antitrust Act to ◦ end child labor in factories. ◦ Promote(help create) fair industrial competition. ◦ Place(put) higher taxes on business profits. ◦ Encourage (help create) the growth of business monopolies.
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By the end of the 1800s, how did most Americans view industrialists? ◦ They admired them for trying to help consumers (customers). ◦ They respected their success at driving out (eliminating) the competition (other businesses). ◦ They did not trust them. ◦ They believed that they had worker interests at heart (as their main concern).
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By the end of the 1800s, how did most Americans view industrialists? ◦ They admired them for trying to help consumers (customers). ◦ They respected their success at driving out (eliminating) the competition (other businesses). ◦ They did not trust them. ◦ They believed that they had worker interests at heart (as their main concern).
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Economists call periods of economic boom and bust or expansion followed by recession ◦ a business recovery. ◦ economies of scale. ◦ an economic depression. ◦ the business cycle.
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Economists call periods of economic boom and bust or expansion followed by recession ◦ a business recovery. ◦ economies of scale. ◦ an economic depression. ◦ the business cycle.
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How did industrial growth affect the distribution of wealth in the United States? ◦ All Americans enjoyed a higher standard (a better level) of living. ◦ The income gap (amount of money made) between farmers and factory workers widened. ◦ Wealth was concentrated in the hands of a few industrialists (only a few were very rich). ◦ The income gap between rich and poor grew smaller.
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How did industrial growth affect the distribution of wealth in the United States? ◦ All Americans enjoyed a higher standard (a better level) of living. ◦ The income gap (amount of money made) between farmers and factory workers widened. ◦ Wealth was concentrated in the hands of a few industrialists (only a few were very rich). ◦ The income gap between rich and poor grew smaller.
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According to the theory of social Darwinism, the government should ◦ stay out of the affairs of business. ◦ protect the rights of workers. ◦ raise taxes on the rich. ◦ outlaw trusts and cartels.
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According to the theory of social Darwinism, the government should ◦ stay out of the affairs of business. ◦ protect the rights of workers. ◦ raise taxes on the rich. ◦ outlaw trusts and cartels.
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Some workers, upset by the gulf (wide differences) between rich and poor, embraced socialism, but many more turned to ◦ “yellow dog” contracts. ◦ the government for help. ◦ labor unions. ◦ Anarchism (riots and social unrest).
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Some workers, upset by the gulf (wide differences) between rich and poor, embraced socialism, but many more turned to ◦ “yellow dog” contracts. ◦ the government for help. ◦ labor unions. ◦ Anarchism (riots and social unrest).
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During the late 1800s, children often worked in factories because ◦ their parents believed in the process of “natural selection.” ◦ families needed the income to survive. ◦ employers offered high wages to skilled children. ◦ there were no public schools for children to attend.
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During the late 1800s, children often worked in factories because ◦ their parents believed in the process of “natural selection.” ◦ families needed the income to survive. ◦ employers offered high wages to skilled children. ◦ there were no public schools for children to attend.
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The American Federation of Labor was ◦ one of the early labor unions ◦ a corporation that treated its workers well ◦ the part of the government that helped workers ◦ a government agency created to stop unfair business practices
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The American Federation of Labor was ◦ one of the early labor unions ◦ a corporation that treated its workers well ◦ the part of the government that helped workers ◦ a government agency created to stop unfair business practices
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Employers used all of the following in their attempts to crush (stop) labor strikes except ◦ “yellow dog” contracts. ◦ women and children. ◦ collective bargaining. ◦ federal and state troops.
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Employers used all of the following in their attempts to crush (stop) labor strikes except ◦ “yellow dog” contracts. ◦ women and children. ◦ collective bargaining. ◦ federal and state troops.
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The nation’s first major labor strike was started by ◦ anarchists in several city governments. ◦ steel workers upset by the use of scabs. ◦ railway workers angered by wage cuts. ◦ women protesting discrimination.
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The nation’s first major labor strike was started by ◦ anarchists in several city governments. ◦ steel workers upset by the use of scabs. ◦ railway workers angered by wage cuts. ◦ women protesting discrimination.
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The government responded to the Pullman Strike by ◦ taking Pullman officials to court. ◦ shutting down all railway operations. ◦ using federal troops to control the workers. ◦ forcing unions and workers to negotiate.
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The government responded to the Pullman Strike by ◦ taking Pullman officials to court. ◦ shutting down all railway operations. ◦ using federal troops to control the workers. ◦ forcing unions and workers to negotiate.
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Some employers forced workers to sign “yellow dog contracts” stating that ◦ workers would not join labor unions. ◦ workers would work 12-hour days. ◦ no scabs (replacement workers) could be hired. ◦ women and children would be prohibited (forbidden) from the workplace.
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Some employers forced workers to sign “yellow dog contracts” stating that ◦ workers would not join labor unions. ◦ workers would work 12-hour days. ◦ no scabs (replacement workers) could be hired. ◦ women and children would be prohibited (forbidden) from the workplace.
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As a result of the Pullman Strike, for the next 30 years the government ◦ supported labor unions. ◦ tried to break up monopolies. ◦ denied recognition to unions (did not okay them). ◦ outlawed collective bargaining (did out allow workers to negotiate with the owners).
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As a result of the Pullman Strike, for the next 30 years the government ◦ supported labor unions. ◦ tried to break up monopolies. ◦ denied recognition to unions (did not okay them). ◦ outlawed collective bargaining (did out allow workers to negotiate with the owners).
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One of Thomas Edison’s major accomplishments (achievements) was ◦ developing a more efficient (easier & faster) way to make steel. ◦ inventing the telegraph and telephone. ◦ helping to make electricity more widely available. ◦ preaching the “gospel of wealth.”
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One of Thomas Edison’s major accomplishments (achievements) was ◦ developing a more efficient (easier & faster) way to make steel. ◦ inventing the telegraph and telephone. ◦ helping to make electricity more widely available. ◦ preaching the “gospel of wealth.”
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In 1885, Alexander Graham Bell helped set up a company to build ◦ power stations. ◦ long-distance telephone lines. ◦ sewing machines. ◦ the transcontinental railroad.
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In 1885, Alexander Graham Bell helped set up a company to build ◦ power stations. ◦ long-distance telephone lines. ◦ sewing machines. ◦ the transcontinental railroad.
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The government contributed to (helped) the building of the transcontinental railroad by ◦ not allowing immigrants to work for railroad companies. ◦ collecting extra taxes from the industries that would use the railroad. ◦ awarding (giving) loans and land grants to private companies to build the railroad. ◦ assigning (telling) the army to lay out a path for the railroad.
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The government contributed to (helped) the building of the transcontinental railroad by ◦ not allowing immigrants to work for railroad companies. ◦ collecting extra taxes from the industries that would use the railroad. ◦ awarding (giving) loans and land grants to private companies to build the railroad. ◦ assigning (telling) the army to lay out a path for the railroad.
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Without the Bessemer process, Americans might not have been able to create (build) ◦ train engines. ◦ sewing machines. ◦ the Morse code. ◦ the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Without the Bessemer process, Americans might not have been able to create (build) ◦ train engines. ◦ sewing machines. ◦ the Morse code. ◦ the Brooklyn Bridge.
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He invented the modern version of the steam engine. ◦ Alexander Graham Bell ◦ Thomas Edison ◦ James Watt ◦ George Westinghouse ◦ Wilbur and Orville Wright
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He invented the modern version of the steam engine. ◦ Alexander Graham Bell ◦ Thomas Edison ◦ James Watt ◦ George Westinghouse ◦ Wilbur and Orville Wright
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He invented the telegraph and the Western Union telegram. ◦ Samuel Morse ◦ Alexander Graham Bell ◦ Thomas Edison ◦ George Westinghouse
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He invented the telegraph and the Western Union telegram. ◦ Samuel Morse ◦ Alexander Graham Bell ◦ Thomas Edison ◦ George Westinghouse
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The first airplane that flew was invented by ◦ Alexander Graham Bell ◦ Thomas Edison ◦ James Watt ◦ George Westinghouse ◦ Wilbur and Orville Wright
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The first airplane that flew was invented by ◦ Alexander Graham Bell ◦ Thomas Edison ◦ James Watt ◦ George Westinghouse ◦ Wilbur and Orville Wright
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What did the Plains Indians depend on to maintain their way of life? ◦ Buffalo herds ◦ Rabbits and other small wild game ◦ Sedentary agriculture In and Out double doubles
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What did the Plains Indians depend on to maintain their way of life? ◦ Buffalo herds ◦ Rabbits and other small wild game ◦ Sedentary agriculture In and Out double doubles
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Which of the following was NOT a set of strategies used by white Americans to grab Indian lands? ◦ Treaties and land purchases ◦ Forced relocations and wars ◦ Inviting Indians to join white society as equals and offering fair deals for land
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Which of the following was NOT a set of strategies used by white Americans to grab Indian lands? ◦ Treaties and land purchases ◦ Forced relocations and wars ◦ Inviting Indians to join white society as equals and offering fair deals for land
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Who were the two famous Sioux chiefs that led Indian forces at Little Bighorn? ◦ Red Cloud and Two Bears ◦ Little Big Man and Rain on the Face ◦ Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse ◦ Mr. Stein and Tupac Shakur
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Who were the two famous Sioux chiefs that led Indian forces at Little Bighorn? ◦ Red Cloud and Two Bears ◦ Little Big Man and Rain on the Face ◦ Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse ◦ Mr. Stein and Tupac Shakur
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The Sioux ceremony that caused reservation police to become nervous and call in the army that eventually led to Sitting Bull’s murder and the massacre at Wounded Knee was called: ◦ The Sun Dance ◦ The Great Spirit Dance ◦ The Ghost Dance ◦ The Moon Dance
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The Sioux ceremony that caused reservation police to become nervous and call in the army that eventually led to Sitting Bull’s murder and the massacre at Wounded Knee was called: ◦ The Sun Dance ◦ The Great Spirit Dance ◦ The Ghost Dance ◦ The Moon Dance
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What was the policy of assimilation enforced by the U.S. government? ◦ Forcing Indians to sharecrop and tenant farm to help the Southern economy ◦ Forcing Indians to abandon their culture and adapt white American culture ◦ Forcing Indians to leave their reservation and migrate to Canada and Mexico ◦ Forcing Indians into slavery
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What was the policy of assimilation enforced by the U.S. government? ◦ Forcing Indians to sharecrop and tenant farm to help the Southern economy ◦ Forcing Indians to abandon their culture and adapt white American culture ◦ Forcing Indians to leave their reservation and migrate to Canada and Mexico ◦ Forcing Indians into slavery
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What groups flooded into the West after the end of the Indian Wars? ◦ Miners, ranchers, and farmers ◦ Wealthy easterners looking to start new urban centers and new industries ◦ African-Americans who almost completely depopulated the South because they were fleeing unfair sharecropping and tenant farming contracts ◦ American League Baseball Players
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What groups flooded into the West after the end of the Indian Wars? ◦ Miners, ranchers, and farmers ◦ Wealthy easterners looking to start new urban centers and new industries ◦ African-Americans who almost completely depopulated the South because they were fleeing unfair sharecropping and tenant farming contracts ◦ American League Baseball Players
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The political party whose platform included the call for the unlimited coining of silver and government ownership of rail and communication systems were called: ◦ The Greenback Party ◦ The Socialist Party ◦ The Populist Party ◦ The Republican Party
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The political party whose platform included the call for the unlimited coining of silver and government ownership of rail and communication systems were called: ◦ The Greenback Party ◦ The Socialist Party ◦ The Populist Party ◦ The Republican Party
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The quote "One does not sell the earth upon which the people walk."Refers to? The Native American belief that land is not for sale The belief that the white man can not walk on their land The Idea that earth will be sold to aliens The South Dakota Purchase
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The quote "One does not sell the earth upon which the people walk."Refers to? The Native American belief that land is not for sale The belief that the white man can not walk on their land The Idea that earth will be sold to aliens The South Dakota Purchase
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The quote. "It is a good day to fight! It is a good day to die! Strong hearts, brave hearts, to the front! Weak hearts and cowards to the rear." Probably was spoken by whom? An assimilated Native American A freed slave A white cowboy A resisting Native American
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The quote. "It is a good day to fight! It is a good day to die! Strong hearts, brave hearts, to the front! Weak hearts and cowards to the rear." Probably was spoken by whom? An assimilated Native American A freed slave A white cowboy A resisting Native American
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What is the time period we are currently studying? 1619-1714 1715-1800 1801-1851 1852-1910
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What is the time period we are currently studying? 1619-1714 1715-1800 1801-1851 1852-1910
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