SSUSH11abc- Review

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Which of the following describes John D. Rockefeller's impact on industry? Options: He invented the internal combustion engine., He established a monopoly in the oil industry., He was a major advocate for labor rights., He focused on renewable energy sources.

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He established a monopoly in the oil industry.

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What criticism of Standard Oil is depicted in the political cartoon?

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Standard Oil’s monopolistic practices gave it excessive power over other industries and politics.

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How does the political cartoon criticize Standard Oil's use of vertical and horizontal integration?

Back

It suggests that Standard Oil's control over both production and distribution stifled competition and consolidated power.

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Why was the expansion of railroads important to the US oil industry in the late 1800s?

Back

Railroads allowed for the quick and efficient transportation of oil to markets across the country.

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How did Thomas Edison's invention of a commercially viable incandescent light bulb in 1879 transform the American workplace?

Back

It enabled longer working hours.

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How was the telegraph instrumental in the development of both United States' infrastructure and the development of big business?

Back

It allowed managers to more efficiently coordinate with workers in different areas of the country in near-real time.

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How did the rapid expansion of railroad tracks in the United States between 1865 and 1890 impact the steel industry?

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It increased the demand for steel, fueling the growth of the steel industry and technological innovations.