Unit 1: Industrialization Test Review

What is the Bessemer Process?

• Process of mass-producing steel

• Process of extracting oil from the ground

• Process of building railroads

Who invented the light bulb?

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Henry Ford

• Andrew Carnegie

Which answer best shows the impact of the telegraph?

• Allowed us to communicate longer distances in a short amount of time

• Led to the creation of time zones

• JP Morgan grew his finance industry by using this invention

• Allowed us to communicate with countries overseas

What is Jacob Riis famous for in US History?

• His photography and writing shined a light on the brutality of urban conditions

• Invented the assembly line

• Invented technology to take high-quality pictures during the Gilded Age

• Known for his railroad and shipping industry

Which answer below best defines a Robber Baron?

• a person who has become rich through ruthless and uncaring business practices

• a person who became rich and gave back to the community through donations, building of libraries, colleges, etc.

Cornelius Vanderbilt:

• Oil

• Railroads & Shipping

• Steel

• Finance

John D. Rockefeller:

• Oil

• Railroads & Shipping

• Steel

• Finance

JP Morgan:

• Oil

• Railroads & Shipping

• Steel

• Finance

Andrew Carnegie:

• Oil

• Railroads & Shipping

• Steel

• Finance

Which answer below defines the impact of the assembly line?

• Increased the need for skilled labor

• Increased production times

• Improved conditions in factories