Big Business Gilded Age

In Which of the following led to the growth of American Industry?

• a large labor supply

• abundance of resources

• construction of railroads

• all of the above

Which is an example of Social Darwinism?

• formation of business monopolies

• creation of railroads

• formation of unions

• creation of the Bessemer process

What is a Trust?

• a firm belief in reliability and faith

• controls prices and eliminates competition

• creates a protection of workers

• creates libraries and charities

What company did John D. Rockefeller create?

• The Long Island Railroad

• Standard Steel

• Standard Oil

• Chase Bank

What was the Gospel of Wealth?

• a belief in giving money to charities

• allowing Americans to choose their religion

• Allowing the rich to get richer

How did the Federal Government limit the power of monopolies?

• Steel Trust Act

• Standard oil Act

• Sherman Anti-Trust Act

Which of the following Acts increased development of western lands?

• Sherman Anti-Trust Act

• Homestead Act

• Standard Oil Act

In the 1870's where did the Government force Native Americans to live?

• Appalachian Mountains

• West of Mississippi River

• Reservations

Which of the following terms describes a business owner that uses ruthless tactics to gain wealth?

• Robber Baron

• Captain of Industry

Which of the following terms describes a leader in business that helped workers?

• Captain of Industry

• Robber Baron