Industrialization Effects Flashcard

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Based on the table, what was an important effect of industrialization in the U.S. in the later part of the nineteenth century? Options: People began to move from cities to rural areas, the urban population began to decline, the rate of expansion of railroad lines began to drop, the proportion of Americans living in the cities increased

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the proportion of Americans living in the cities increased

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Between 1877 and 1900, why did the percentage of people living in US agricultural regions decline with the growth of industrialization?

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The creation of more efficient agricultural technology reduced the need for labor on farms.

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How did industrialization during the late 1800s affect US agriculture?

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Mechanized agriculture equipment reduced the need for human labor on farms.

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During the industrialization of the American economy in the 19th century, which action did workers take to improve their working conditions? Options: forming labor unions, encouraging monopolies, supporting Social Darwinism, implementing the Bessemer process

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forming labor unions

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During the late 1800s, what was the main reason labor unions had difficulty achieving gains for their workers?

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The federal government supported business efforts to limit union's power.

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What impact did the telephone bring about during industrialization?

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Enabled people to communicate over longer distances

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What impact did the automobile bring about in the American economy during the late 1800s and early 1900s?

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Increased the mobility of the population

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What impact did the incandescent lightbulb bring about? Options: Reduce the need for agriculture workers, Allowed factory production to become more efficient, Increased the mobility of the population, Allowed businesses to operate for longer hours

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Allowed businesses to operate for longer hours

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What impact did the mechanized assembly line bring about?

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Allowed factory production to become more efficient

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What impact did mechanized farming practices bring about?

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Reduce the need for agriculture workers