Changing Society Flashcard Review

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Who invented the Assembly line?

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Henry Ford

Answer explanation

Henry Ford is credited with the invention of the assembly line, revolutionizing manufacturing by introducing mass production techniques that significantly increased efficiency and reduced costs.

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Who was the captain of the steel industry?

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Andrew Carnegie

Answer explanation

Andrew Carnegie was a key figure in the steel industry during the late 19th century, revolutionizing steel production and becoming one of the wealthiest individuals of his time, earning him the title 'captain of the steel industry'.

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Who had a monopoly on the oil business?

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John D. Rockefeller

Answer explanation

John D. Rockefeller had a monopoly on the oil business through his company, Standard Oil, which controlled a significant portion of the U.S. oil industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, outpacing competitors.

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Who greatly expanded the American railroad system?

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Cornelius Vanderbilt

Answer explanation

Cornelius Vanderbilt was a key figure in the expansion of the American railroad system during the 19th century, consolidating several railroads and significantly improving transportation across the country.

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J.P. Morgan made a fortune through...

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Banking and Electricity

Answer explanation

J.P. Morgan was a prominent financier who made his fortune primarily through banking, where he played a key role in the consolidation of industries, and electricity, notably through investments in companies like General Electric.

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Which invention of the 1800s did NOT contribute to the rise of big business? Options: Railroads, Electrical Lighting, Telephones, Bicycles

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Bicycles

Answer explanation

Bicycles, while popular, did not significantly impact the growth of big business like railroads, electrical lighting, and telephones did. The latter inventions facilitated transportation, communication, and industrial expansion.

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Who invented the telephone?

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Alexander Graham Bell

Answer explanation

The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. While Nikola Tesla made significant contributions to electrical engineering, it was Bell who first successfully transmitted clear speech over a wire.

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What device did Alexander Graham Bell create that changed communication forever?

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The telephone

Answer explanation

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, a groundbreaking device that revolutionized communication by allowing people to speak to each other over long distances, making it the correct answer.

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Which city became the core of the steel industry during industrialization?

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Pittsburgh, PA

Answer explanation

Pittsburgh, PA became the core of the steel industry during industrialization due to its abundant natural resources, including coal and iron ore, and its strategic location for transportation, making it a hub for steel production.

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Which captain of industry is NOT matched correctly with their industry? John D. Rockefeller — Oil, Andrew Carnegie — Steel, J.P. Morgan — Banking, D Cornelius Vanderbilt — Automobiles

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D Cornelius Vanderbilt — Automobiles

Answer explanation

D Cornelius Vanderbilt is incorrectly matched with Automobiles; he was a key figure in the railroad and shipping industries, not automobiles. The other captains are correctly matched with their respective industries.