Fall Semester Final Review

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The inherent idea that Americans had the God given right to expand from east coast to west coast was known as _______________ .

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Manifest Destiny

Front

What happened as a result of the development of the factory system?

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The decrease in the need for skilled workers.

Front

These headlines reflect the actions of Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller as...

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Captains of Industry

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One of the methods post-Civil War business leaders increased their profits was...

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elimination of as much competition as possible

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A businessman who buys up all the suppliers in his supply chain to create a profit is using...

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vertical integration

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The following is the best explanation as to why the term "Robber Barons" was applied to men such as Carnegie, Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, and Morgan.

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These men were clever businessmen and would use immoral policies to achieve their wealth.

Front

Which factor was the most significant in the development of labor unions during the 19th Century? Options: working conditions, class discrimination, increased immigration, growing prosperity

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working conditions

Front

This man was able to succeed in the oil industry because he used both horizontal and vertical integration.

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John D. Rockefeller

Front

What invention is shown above?

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Bessemer Process

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The U.S. adopted this policy toward the Indians in the late 1800s. This policy was based on Native Americans giving up their way of life and beliefs to become part of white culture.

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assimilation