Industrialization #2

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What was a key outcome of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869? Options: Creation of the town of Pullman, Establishment of new time zones, Nationwide connectivity for trade and travel, Formation of Crédit Mobilier

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Nationwide connectivity for trade and travel

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What was the Crédit Mobilier scandal primarily about? Options: Unsafe working conditions, Railroad price-fixing agreements, Fraudulent contracts to overcharge the government, Illegal land sales to settlers

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Fraudulent contracts to overcharge the government

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prohibited unfair practices by railroads such as charging higher rates for shorter routes

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Interstate Commerce Act

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What was the result of the Munn v. Illinois Supreme Court case?

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States could regulate railroads for public benefit

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Which industry did Andrew Carnegie dominate using his business strategies? Options: a) Oil, b) Railroads, c) Steel, d) Banking

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Steel