gilded age

Technological development most revolutionized US steel industry.

• Electrification
• Vulcanization
• Steam power
• Bessemer Process

During the Gilded age, workers came together to work for better pay, working conditions, and less hours. 

• Philanthropy
• Labor Unions
• Political Bosses
• Credit Unions

The innovation of ________ helped open up the national market in the 1800s.

• boats
• railroads
• automobiles 
• horse drawn carriages 

What is a Laissez-Faire economy?

• An economy that is completely controlled by the U.S. government
• An economy that is partially controlled by the U.S. government
• An economy where there is very little involvement by the U.S. government
• An economy that is controlled by another country

The Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Antitrust Act were efforts by Congress to –

• regulate aspects of business
• expand the positive features of the trusts
• favor big businesses over small companies
• move toward government ownership of key industries

Industry caused urbanization because...

• people moved out of cities in order to find jobs
• people moved to cities because that's where jobs were
• cities were very appealing to people who grew up in rural areas
• the railroad allowed people to move East easier

Which of the following is a strategy used by unions to force employers to meet labor demands?

• Injunctions 
• Lock outs 
• Scabs 
• Strikes 

Why were strikes not as effective in industries with unskilled workers?

• Unskilled workers were paid high wages.
• Unskilled workers could be replaced more easily than skilled workers.
• Unskilled workers were not allowed to join unions.
• Many unskilled workers were deported for supporting unions.

Why were immigrants in the late 19th century welcomed by industrialists (factory owners)? 

• The immigrants found it difficult to learn English and assimilate
• The immigrants voted for candidates from the local political machine
• The immigrants lived in ghettos with other people from the same background.
• The immigrants were willing to work for lower wages than most other workers.

Which law gave land to citizens in order to encourage settlement in the Great Plains?

• Sherman Antitrust Act

• Stamp Act

• Great Plains Act

• Homestead Act