What factors contributed to the U.S. becoming the leading industrial power in the world by 1900?

Lack of technological innovation

What is the purpose of a trust?

To fix prices at about the same range

What tactics did employers use to prevent unionization?

Encouraging workers to join unions

Providing better working conditions

What did conservative protestant preachers argue about wealth?

Wealth is a reward for hard work

Wealth should be given to individuals

Wealth is a sign of God's favor

What is the difference between the Gospel of Wealth philosophy and the Social Gospel philosophy?

The Gospel of Wealth focuses on individual responsibility, while the Social Gospel focuses on immediate assistance to the poor

The Gospel of Wealth focuses on accumulating wealth, while the Social Gospel focuses on donating wealth

There is no difference between the two philosophies

The Gospel of Wealth focuses on immediate assistance to the poor, while the Social Gospel focuses on individual responsibility

What were the goals of the Knights of Labor Union?

Improving working conditions and wages

Supporting employers' interests

What event caused the decline of the Knights of Labor Union?

The execution of eight anarchists

The association of unionism with violence

The McCormick Harvester Farm Plant strike

What impact did industrialization have on labor conditions?

Long work days, bad conditions, and low pay

Short work days, good conditions, and high pay

Flexible work hours, good conditions, and average pay

What did the Sherman Anti-trust Act of 1890 prohibit?

Business combinations to restrain trade or commerce

The use of violence in labor conflicts

Donating money to support civic projects

What were the principles of the Gospel of Wealth philosophy?

Social responsibility attached to wealth

Provisions of the Sherman Anti-trust Act

Impact of industrialization on labor conditions

Conservative protestant preachers' arguments

What impact did the Sherman Anti-trust Act of 1890 have initially?

It led to the decline of industrialization

It effectively controlled trusts

How did the federal government respond to the Pullman Strike?

The government sided with the Pullman Company and used force to break the strike

The government supported the union and helped negotiate a settlement

The government sent in National Guard troops to protect the strikers

The government remained neutral and did not intervene in the strike

What was the significance of Coxey's Army march on Washington?

It highlighted the economic hardships faced by workers during the Panic of 1893

It led to the formation of the American Federation of Labor

It resulted in higher wages for workers across the country

It was a peaceful protest that gained widespread public support

How did the Panic of 1893 impact the Pullman Strike?

The Panic of 1893 caused economic hardship for Pullman workers, leading to the strike

The Panic of 1893 caused the Pullman Company to go out of business

The Panic of 1893 resulted in the government supporting the union

The Panic of 1893 led to increased wages for Pullman workers

What was one reason for the success of the American Federation of Labor (AFL)?

The union targeted bread and butter issues

The union accepted both skilled and unskilled workers

The union focused on reform-minded initiatives

The union practiced individual bargaining

What were the events and outcomes of the Homestead Steel Strike of 1892?

The strike involved a lockout, scab labor, and a shootout with Pinkerton detectives

The strike led to the formation of the American Federation of Labor

The strike resulted in higher wages for all workers

The strike ended with the government siding with the union

What is collective bargaining?

A method of determining wages through direct negotiations between unions and employers

A method of determining wages through individual negotiations between workers and employers

A method of determining wages through government intervention

A method of determining wages through arbitration

What were the characteristics of 'Old Immigrants' and 'New Immigrants'?

Old Immigrants were from Western Europe, while New Immigrants were from Eastern and Southern Europe

Old Immigrants were from Asia, while New Immigrants were from Africa

Old Immigrants were from Eastern and Southern Europe, while New Immigrants were from Western Europe

Old Immigrants were from Africa, while New Immigrants were from Asia

What was the goal of the Americanization movement?

To assimilate new immigrants into American society

To provide social justice for the urban poor

To promote the settlement house movement

To improve workplace conditions during the industrial revolution

What was the significance of the Tweed Ring scandal and the role of Thomas Nast?

The Tweed Ring scandal exposed corruption in the political machine, and Thomas Nast was a key figure in bringing attention to it through his political cartoons

The Tweed Ring scandal resulted in political reforms, and Thomas Nast was a prominent politician

The Tweed Ring scandal had no significant impact, and Thomas Nast was a neutral observer

The Tweed Ring scandal led to the downfall of the political machine, and Thomas Nast was the leader of the political machine

Who were the 'Old Immigrants'?

Immigrants from northern and western Europe

Immigrants from eastern, central, and Southern Europe

What impact did rapid industrial growth have on child labor?

It increased child labor as families needed children to work

It led to the abolition of child labor

It had no impact on child labor

It decreased child labor as families became wealthier

What was the significance of the Tweed Ring scandal?

It exposed corruption within the political machine

It led to the emergence of the civil service system

It resulted in the downfall of the city boss

Why did nativists reject new immigrants?

They believed new immigrants would not assimilate into American society

They believed new immigrants were too wealthy

They believed new immigrants were taking their jobs

They believed new immigrants were a threat to national security

What were the innovations in architecture during the industrialization of America?

The development of skyscrapers and steel-framed buildings

The incorporation of natural elements into buildings

The use of traditional architectural styles and materials

The focus on small, simple structures

What were the workplace conditions like during the industrial revolution?

Low wages and terrible working conditions

Low wages and excellent working conditions

High wages and excellent working conditions

High wages and terrible working conditions

What were the characteristics and activities of political machines and city bosses?

Political machines were corrupt and controlled political parties, and city bosses provided services in exchange for political favors

Political machines were honest and transparent, and city bosses were elected officials

Political machines were independent organizations, and city bosses were community leaders

Political machines were focused on social reform, and city bosses were advocates for workers' rights

What is patronage and how was it replaced by the civil service system?

Patronage is the appointment of government jobs based on political favors, and it was replaced by the civil service system through the Pendleton Civil Service Act

Patronage is the appointment of government jobs based on merit, and it was replaced by the civil service system through political reforms

Patronage is the appointment of government jobs based on exams, and it was replaced by the civil service system through the Pendleton Civil Service Act

Patronage is the appointment of government jobs based on qualifications, and it was replaced by the civil service system through the Pendleton Civil Service Act

What is a political machine?

An organized group that controlled the activities of a political party

The concept of survival of the fittest applied to society

A Protestant led movement for social justice

The idea of applying Christian principles to the problems of the poor

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What is vertical integration?

Controlling the majority interest in another company or companies

A reduction in price

Owning or controlling every stage of the industrial process

Sharing resources or skilled labor

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the trust that controlled 90% of the nation's oil supply?

Standard Oil Trust

Carnegie Steel Company

Morgan Banking Trust

U.S. Steel Corporation

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who had a significant impact on the banking and steel industries?

Thomas Edison

John D. Rockefeller

J.P. Morgan

Andrew Carnegie

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Andrew Carnegie use to gain control of the steel industry?

Vertical integration

Mergers

Pooling

Rebates

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for controlling a majority percentage of an industry?

Monopoly

Oligopoly

Syndicate

Cartel

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who took control of over 100 corporations and acquired Carnegie's steel mills and assets?

John D. Rockefeller

Andrew Carnegie

J.P. Morgan

Henry Ford

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the purpose of the rebate given to Rockefeller by the railroad companies?

To promote fair trade

To support rival companies

To save shipping costs

To increase competition

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Unit 2 - Gilded Age

What is vertical integration?

What was the name of the trust that controlled 90% of the nation's oil supply?

Who had a significant impact on the banking and steel industries?

What did Andrew Carnegie use to gain control of the steel industry?

What is the term for controlling a majority percentage of an industry?

Who took control of over 100 corporations and acquired Carnegie's steel mills and assets?

What was the purpose of the rebate given to Rockefeller by the railroad companies?

What factors contributed to the U.S. becoming the leading industrial power in the world by 1900?

What was the name of the nation's first billion dollar corporation organized by J.P. Morgan?

What is the term for the integration of all stages of production within a single company?

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