What did the transfer of information and resources help to connect?

All regions of the United States

What did the immigrants who gained entry into the United States influence?

The nation's economy, politics, and culture

What was the relationship between the AFL and the Knights of Labor?

They had different organizing methods.

What did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad connect?

The Atlantic and Pacific coasts

What did the Supreme Court ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson affirm?

State-level segregation of Jim Crow laws

One of the methods by which post-Civil War business leaders increased their profits was: Elimination of as much competition as possible, Supporting a centrally planned economy, Funding research on new technologies, Elimination of the tactic of vertical integration

Elimination of as much competition as possible

What major social issues did women like Jane Addams advocate for?

Women's suffrage, child labor, healthcare, and immigration

What was the purpose of the Settlement House Movement that Jane Addams became involved with?

To help the poor, especially immigrants, by securing donations and providing social services

What was the primary purpose of Jim Crow laws when they were first created?

To prevent Blacks from participating in the political process

Who were the key founders of the NAACP?

W.E.B. DuBois and a group of White supporters

What was the main goal of the Progressive Movement in the early 20th century?

To improve American democracy and achieve social and economic justice

What did the Seventeenth Amendment accomplish?

It provided for the direct election of U.S. Senators

Which of the following best describes the Conservationist approach to land use? Business should be allowed to use public lands without restrictions, Nature should be preserved in its undisturbed form, with minimal human impact, Nature should be used responsibly, but also protected, Public lands should be opened up for unrestricted industrial use

Nature should be used responsibly, but also protected

Why did many Americans support the expansion of U.S. territory in the late 19th century?

To compete with European colonies in Africa and Asia

What did the 1898 Treaty of Paris achieve?

It granted independence to Cuba but ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the U.S.

What was one of the arguments made by opponents of U.S. imperialism during the late 19th century? Options: The U.S. should avoid foreign entanglements and focus on domestic growth., U.S. imperialism was essential for expanding the size of the U.S. military, The U.S. should establish colonies similar to those of European powers., The U.S. should grant independence to all its new territories.

The U.S. should avoid foreign entanglements and focus on domestic growth.

What was one of the primary reasons the United States wanted to build the Panama Canal?

To facilitate faster movement of naval assets between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans

What was the purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?

To prevent European nations from intervening in Latin American affairs

What was the main goal of Roosevelt’s "Big Stick" policy?

To use peaceful negotiations and military force when necessary to protect U.S. interests

How did the growth of the western population and innovations in farming and ranching impact Plains Indians?

Native Americans were moved off their land and into reservations.

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What did the national time zones help create?

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More efficient train schedules

2.

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What business practice did Rockefeller use to maximize profits?

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Vertical integration

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By 1879, what percentage of the refining capacity in the United States did Standard Oil control?

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90%

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What did Rockefeller do with inefficient refineries?

Back

Improved or closed them

5.

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What was the result of Rockefeller's business practice of vertical integration?

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Maximized profits

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Who was a successful big business owner in the late 19th century known for his work in the steel industry?

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Andrew Carnegie

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What distinguished Andrew Carnegie from other big business entrepreneurs?

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His level of philanthropy

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