Industrialization in the United States, 1865-1900

One of the most famous political machines in NYC was led by _____________________.

• Grover Cleveland

• Boss Tweed

• Teddy Roosevelt

• Boss Smead

During the late 1800s, what was a major effect of industrialization on workers in the United States?

• Membership in labor unions declined.

• Skilled craftsmen were replaced by semiskilled machine operators.

• Most factory jobs became service industry jobs.

• Workers migrated to rural regions.

Answer explanation

Skilled craftsmen were often undercut in price by similar goods that were mass-produced in factories.

Which pairing matches a 19th-century business leader with the industry he developed?

• John D. Rockefeller—oil

• J. P. Morgan—sugar

• Cornelius Vanderbilt—textile

• Andrew Carnegie—meatpacking

Answer explanation

What was the method of corporate organization that involved a company owning every available method of one step of the manufacturing process?

• Vertical integration

• Terminal integration

• Monopoly integration

• Horizontal integration

Answer explanation

During the late 1800’s the United States rapidly became an urban nation. One reason for this transformation was:

• Farm machinery and factory production caused the necessity of farm labor to decrease

• Immigrants were unwilling to do farm labor

• Farm life became extinct

• Many farm workers had not started joining and organizing unions

Answer explanation

Which of the following inventors had a record 1093 patents and continues to be a major influence on American life today?

• Thomas Alva Edison

• Robert Kelley

• George Washington Carver

• Henry Bessemer

Answer explanation

This entrepreneur built his financial empire with control of railroads throughout the US and is the namesake of a famous Tennessee university:

• John D. Rockefeller

• J.P. Morgan

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

• Gustavus Swift

Answer explanation

When Andrew Carnegie stated, “The man who dies rich, dies disgraced,” he was supporting:

• Social Darwinism

• Vertical monopolies

• philanthropic giving

• anti-trust legislation

Answer explanation

The idea of “Gospel of Wealth” promotes:

• Social Darwinism

• the idea of philanthropy

• government regulation of businesses

• developing monopolies

Answer explanation

During the late 1800s, which development came before the other three?

     

• growth of industry

• formation of labor unions

• federal regulation of business trusts

• increased demand for natural resources

Answer explanation