US History Flashcard 1-10

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What was the first big business in US history?

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Railroads

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What were some planks of the People's Party platform in 1892? Options: High tariffs, gold standard, private railroad ownership; Income tax, silver coinage, government ownership of railroads; No income tax, gold standard, private railroad ownership; Income tax, gold standard, private railroad ownership

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Income tax, silver coinage, government ownership of railroads

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What was the Open Door Policy?

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A diplomatic policy for equal trade with everyone in China.

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What accounts for the success of Standard Oil Company? Options: corporate structure of vertical integration, Corporate structure of horizontal integration, Corporate structure of horizontal segregation, Corporate structure of vertical segregation

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corporate structure of vertical integration