Savvas Chapter 11 Lesson 2 Flashcard

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What led to urbanization? Options: Farms in the West began to fail. The cities were safe and cleaner. Many wanted to start their own business. New inventions created job opportunities in the cities.

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New inventions created job opportunities in the cities.

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What is the name of the economic system that allowed people such as Andrew Carnegie to start their own business?

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free enterprise

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How does demand for a product help the economy grow?

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Supply has to increase to keep up with demand, and the creation of products keeps the economy strong.

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Which of these statements is an example of how natural resources helped the American economy grow? By 1928, Boeing was one of the largest airplane manufacturers in the world., With an assembly line, a product is put together as it moves past a line of workers., In 1863, entrepreneur John D. Rockefeller built his first oil refinery near Cleveland, Ohio., Bigger companies could produce goods at a lower cost, so businesses began to join together.

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In 1863, entrepreneur John D. Rockefeller built his first oil refinery near Cleveland, Ohio.

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Which statement correctly describes the impact the growth of industry had on large cities in the late 1800s? Options: As monopolies in industries grew, small businesses were less likely to succeed in large cities. As a result of increased pollution in large cities, new technologies had to be invented to deal with it. As it strengthen the economy, industrial growth led to major problems for people living and working in cities. As their wealth and power grew, big business entrepeneurs gained greater influence and control of city governments.

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As it strengthen the economy, industrial growth led to major problems for people living and working in cities.