The Rise of Industrial America (SSUSH11abc)

Multiple Choice

What is accurate about the changes in railroads between 1870 and 1890?

• Passengers were unable to travel from New York City to San Francisco by railroad in 1870, but were able to do so by 1890.

• Although they were able to do so in 1870, passengers were no longer able to travel by railroad from Houston to Los Angeles in 1890.

• The amount of railroad miles greatly increased between 1870 and 1890.

• The amount of railroad miles remained similar between 1870 and 1890.

Multiple Choice

Why was the expansion of railroads important to the US oil industry in the late 1800s?

• During the construction of railroad tracks, oil deposits were often accidentally discovered.

• Railroad companies were the primary consumers of oil in the United States and their growth led to a boom in profits for oil producers.

• Oil drilling often occurred in remote areas of the country and railroads enabled producers to ship their products to major markets in the East.

• Oil production was tightly controlled by the government until the growth of railroads led to increased demand and the relaxation of regulations.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes John D. Rockefeller's impact on industry?

• Rockefeller gained control of most other oil companies and created a trust.

• Rockefeller gained control of most other steel companies and created a monopoly.

• Rockefeller owned vast parcels of land and became one of the largest cattle farmers and sellers on the market.

• Rockefeller invested in many technological advances such as the electric light bulb and motion pictures.

Multiple Choice

How was the telegraph instrumental in the development of both the United States' infrastructure and the development of big business?

• It created a need for infrastructure throughout the country, which allowed businesses to expand into new territories.

• It allowed managers to more efficiently coordinate with workers in different areas of the country in near-real time.

• It created jobs which stimulated the economy enough to allow for even more innovations in business.

• It allowed direct, secure communication with employees without third parties handling the messages.

Multiple Choice

Thomas Edison created a commercially viable incandescent light bulb in 1879. How did this invention change the American workplace?

• It forced workers to specialize in certain tasks.

• It reduced efficiency in the workplace.

• It allowed workers to work longer hours.

• It led to the end of child labor laws.