Gilded Age
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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.
Back
Industrialization increased at a rapid rate.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What United States' city was the center of the steel industry during the late 1800s?
Options: Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, Boston
Back
Pittsburgh
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In what type of industry was Andrew Carnegie successful? Options: textiles, steel, petroleum, plastics
Back
steel
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who used mergers to consolidate many railroad lines and eventually controlled much of the Northeastern railroad system?
Back
Cornelius Vanderbilt
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which company was started by John D. Rockefeller?
Back
Standard Oil
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What powerful banker purchased many railroads and steel companies in the 1890s?
Back
J.P. Morgan
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