What were some of the factors that caused rapid industrial growth in the U.S in the 19th century?
monopolies, new technology, money and land from government
abundance of natural resources and labor, free trade, monopolies
new technology, expanded markets, free trade, money and land from government
abundance of natural resources and labor
What inventions were the main element in the transportation and communications revolution?
steamship, airplanes, telephone, telegraph
railroad, steamship, telegraph, telephone
automobiles, railroads, telephone, telegraph
railroad, steamships, telephone, Ford automobiles
What were some of the advantages of the railroads in promoting economic growth?
direct routes, greater speed, safety and comfort than other transports, dependable schedules year round
traveled faster than ships, dependable, connected small towns
direct routes, popular transportation, communicated messages faster than ships or horses
traveled where rivers and canals couldn't, created new towns, connected cities, nationals markets, provided labor
After the Civil War, railroad companies received money and federal land grants from the government and increased construction.
What were some of the political and economic impacts railroad construction had on society after the Civil War?
land and money grants promoted waste and corruption among officials
businesses formed separate construction companies in which they bribed government officials to avoid investigations when they built into Indian territory
settled the West, carried government freight, troops, supplies, and mail
All of the above
What were the major Northeast trunk (railroad) lines?
Transcontinental Railroad, New York Central Railroad, Erie Railroad, Connecticut Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio, Erie Railroad, New York Central Railroad, Pennsylvania Railroad
Florida Lines Railroad, Erie Railroad, Transcontinental Railroad, West Virginia Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio, Connecticut Railroad, New York Central Railroad
The Bessemer Steel Process, Andrew Carnegie, an increase of steel usage, and the construction of skyscrapers all contributed to the growth of the steel industry in the 1870's and 1880's.
What were some of the economic results of railroad growth in the U.S.?
in need of money, railroads turned to bankers who imposed order upon the industry
companies/businessmen bought and sold railroads as if they were toys, rate wars broke out frequently
spectators built parallel lines to force rivals to buy it at inflated prices, managers offered special rates and favors to keep up with competition
towns and cities popped up along major lines and created new jobs and homes for many
Which best describes the construction of the first Pacific railroad?
construction began in Omaha, Nebraska and Sacramento, California in 1863 received money, 30 year loan, and land from Congress for each mile of track built Charles Crocker began from Sacramento, hired Chinese immigrants, built over rough terrain Gen. Grenville M. Dodge began in Omaha, hired ex-soldiers and Irish immigrants, built over plains with some Indian confrontations both met at Promontory Point, Utah on May 10, 1869
construction began in Promontory Point, Utah and Sacramento, California in 1863 each team received $48,000 to begin construction Charles Crocker began from Sacramento, hired Chinese immigrants, built over rough terrain Gen. Grenville M. Dodge began in Omaha, hired ex-soldiers and Irish immigrants, built over plains with some Indian confrontations both met at Omaha, Nebraska on May 10, 1866
construction began in Promontory Point, Utah and Sacramento, California in 1865 each team received $48,000 to begin construction Charles Crocker began from Sacramento, hired Chinese immigrants, built over rough terrain Gen. Grenville M. Dodge began in Omaha, hired ex-soldiers and Irish immigrants, built over plains with some Indian confrontations both met at Omaha, Nebraska on May 10, 1868
construction began in Promontory Point, Utah and Sacramento, California in 1865 received money, 30 year loan, and land from Congress for each mile of track built Gen. Grenville M. Dodge began from Sacramento, hired Chinese immigrants, built over rough terrain Charles Crocker began in Omaha, hired ex-soldiers and Irish immigrants, built over plains with some Indian confrontations both met at Omaha, Nebraska on May 10, 1869
Which of the following best describes how Andrew Carnegie triumphed in the steel industry?
charismatic persona attracted able partners and subordinates
hard worker who utilized vertical integration to his benefits
ruthless and efficient in his work
bought out other oil companies to increase his
Which of the following best describes how John D. Rockefeller triumphed in the steel industry?
ruthless, efficient worker, thought out everything, absorbed or destroyed any competitors
threatened rivals, bribed politicians, employed spies
set up trusts
all of the above
What were the two most important innovations of the 19th century?
records
phonograph
telephone
electricity
What were some of the changes that took place in the selling and merchandising of products in the late 19th century?
advertisements, chain stores, brand names, mail order houses, catalogs
newspapers, TV ads, catalogs, chain stores, mail order houses, brand names, advertisements
mail order houses, catalogs, window-shopping
advertisements, newspapers, catalogs, chain stores
Which best describes the working conditions of the late 19th century wage earner?
little pay, long hours, dangerous conditions, no health or educational benefits, no influence in national affairs, labor unions formed
real wages rose, workers benefited from expanding health and educational services, dangerous, common accidents
dangerous, low safety standards, common accidents, low pay
real wages rose, working conditions improved, workers influence in national affairs increased and benefited from expanding health and educational services
Which best describes the workplace conditions for 19th century women?
What were the major components of the 19th century labor movement?
labor unions
Knights of Labor, American Federal of Labor
Haymarket Riot (1886), Pullman Strike (1894)
