Industrial Revolution Quiz Review

Who was the most successful during the Gilded Age?

• A few industrialists

• labor unions

• everyday workers

• farmers

When negotiations did not work, what did labor unions end up doing?

• they would be fired

• quit

• go on strike

• they got raises

What is the purpose of labor unions?

• to go on strike

• protect workers rights

• to ask for raises

• to help deliver babies

What opportunities did cities provide? (Two that apply)

• Technology

• Jobs

• Good living conditions

• Fair wages

What were laws like for immigrants during the Industrial Revolution?

• gave immigrants child care facilities

• welcomed immigrants with open arms to the US

• made it easier for immigrants to have jobs

• restricted some immigrants from the US

What was the public opinions of labor unions after the Haymarket and Homestead Strike?

• the unions were always successful

• Unions sometimes promoted too much violence

• Public supported unions 100%

• They believed The bosses were right

What are philanthropists?

• People who help immigrants in the US

• People who control industries

• Rich people who donate money

• People who support labor unions

Which was NOT a hardship brought by cities?

• more jobs

• terrible living conditions

• low wages

• robber baron bosses

How was wealth distributed during the Industrial Revolution?

• it was split evenly among everyone

• immigrants were the wealthiest

• workers got majority of the wealth

• only some industrialists had money

What are robber barons?

• leaders of labor unions

• bosses who take advantage of workers

• bosses who provide for workers

• philanthropists who give back