The Gilded Age

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When was the Transcontinental Railroad completed?

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1869

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What was one major impact of the Transcontinental Railroad on travel time?

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It cut travel time from months to just a few weeks.

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How did railroads help develop a national market?

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By allowing manufacturers to advertise and sell goods nationwide.

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What could manufacturers do thanks to the development of railroads?

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Advertise in magazines and newspapers nationwide.

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According to the text, what is a disadvantage of large businesses?

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They sometimes exploit workers.

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How do large businesses affect prices, according to the text?

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They lead to lower prices.

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What is one way large businesses can influence government policies?

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By having an unfair influence.

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What competitive advantage do large businesses have over smaller ones?

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They have an unfair competitive advantage.

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What is a pro of large businesses related to production?

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They produce goods in large quantities.

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What did workers form to act as a group and fight for better working conditions?

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Unions