Industrialization Test 25-26

Front

What was ONE benefit of Thomas Edison's invention of the incandescent light bulb?

Back

Factories extended the work day

Front

What was the impact of urban public transit on the standard of living in the US during Industrialization?

Back

Allowed residents to work further away from home

Front

How did political machines demonstrate their influence in communities?

Back

Building support with voter loyalty

Front

The Pullman Strike was a major labor strike in 1894. What was a CAUSE of the strike?

Back

Workers protested wage cuts

Front

The Pullman Strike was a major labor strike in 1894. What was the EFFECT of the Pullman Strike?

Back

Increased the role of the government

Front

Why were most labor strikes by unions unsuccessful during the late 1800s?

Back

the government sided with business instead of workers

Front

How did Andrew Carnegie help contribute to American society during the Gilded Age?

Back

He donated millions to build libraries and support education

Front

Why did labor unions, such as the American Federation of Labor, support the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882)?

Back

They believed immigrants were taking jobs from Americans.

Front

Why did John D. Rockefeller create the Standard Oil Trust during the late 19th century?

Back

to control prices in the oil refining industry

Front

What was ONE cause of urbanization in the United States in the late 19th century?

Back

Growth of factories