Industrialization, Immigration,&Urbanization Review

The increase in the development of new uses for ​ (a)   led to a period of industrial growth during the late 1800s.

• natural resources
• urban areas
• advertising
• government spending
• labor resources

The Interstate Commerce Act is significant to history because it was the first time (a)   began to regulate a ​ (b)   .

• the U.S. government
• industry
• governor of Missouri
• hiring practices
• Andrew Carnegie
• steel mill
• Mr. Haikey
• test question
• John D. Rockefeller
• oil refinery

How did new inventions and developments in the late 19th century change the way people worked?

• New inventions decreased the number of jobs, which made it more difficult for women to find work.

• New processes helped make it possible to make larger quantities of goods in a shorter amount of time.

• New developments reduced the flexibility of manufacturers to decide where to locate their plants.

• New workers made it possible to fire old workers.

Which of the following was true of railroad workers?

• Most railroad workers were paid high wages.

• Most railroad workers were limited to an eight-hour workday.

• Railroad workers endured harsh conditions and frequent accidents.

• Immigrant railroad workers earned as much money as the other workers.

​ ​ (a)   describes the concept of Social Darwinism, which led to a favorable climate for industry in the late 1800s?

• A strong work ethic could make a person successful
• Heavy involvement of government in business
• A negative view of entrepreneurship held by soci
• A negative view of business held by society
• The belief that people could not improve

Choose whether each description is associated with Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, J.P. Morgan, or Cornelius Vanderbilt. the following

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

• Improved interstate transportation making it quicker and more efficient.

• Andrew Carnegie

• Improved your overall knowledge and understand of American History during the first semester.

• J.P. Morgan

• Used both horizontal and vertical integration as main business practice to dominate the steel industry.

• Mr. Haikey

• Controlled the U.S. Oil industry by utilizing trusts.

• John D. Rockefeller

• Specialized in mergers and acquisitions backed by experience in banking.

What is the first thing that immigrants at Ellis Island encountered once they got off the ship?

• A warm meal

• Intense discussion with government officals.

• A medical check.

• A hot shower and change of clothes.

Which of the following is a pull factor that drew immigrants to settle in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• Religious Persecution

• War

• Lack of Democracy

• More Employment Opportunities

Which of the following is a push factor that drew immigrants away from their native country to the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• land shortages

• promise of a better life

• free land

• liberty

What impact did nativism have on immigrants in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s?​ (a)  

• Discrimination
• Excellent working conditions
• Paid vacation
• Minimum Wage
• Health Insurance
• Relocation allowence
• Relocation allowance