Gilded Age

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Which one of the following statements best describes United States economic history during the period 1865 to 1900?

• American industrial technology was hurt by the Civil War
• The lack of immigration tended to decrease industrial production.
• Factories imported most of their raw materials.
• Industrialization increased at a rapid rate.

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Industrialization increased at a rapid rate.

Front

What United States' city was the center of the steel industry during the late 1800s?
Options: Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, Boston

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Pittsburgh

Front

Which one of the following best represents the "Rags to Riches" theme in United States history between 1865 and 1900? westward movement of the frontiers , acquisition of Alaska and Hawaii , creation of a class of wealthy businessmen, growth of trade unions

Back

creation of a class of wealthy businessmen

Front

In what type of industry was Andrew Carnegie successful? Options: textiles, steel, petroleum, plastics

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steel

Front

Who used mergers to consolidate many railroad lines and eventually controlled much of the Northeastern railroad system?

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Cornelius Vanderbilt

Front

Which company was started by John D. Rockefeller?

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Standard Oil

Front

What powerful banker purchased many railroads and steel companies in the 1890s?

Back

J.P. Morgan

Front

What American is most often associated with assembly-line production?

Back

Henry Ford

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What invention of Alexander Graham Bell improved personal communication?

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telephone

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What is a major function of American labor unions?

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representing workers