Transformation of the United States

What percentage of Americans were farmers before the Civil War?

• 10%

• 20%

• 50%

• 90%

Which invention by Cyrus McCormick revolutionized the farming industry?

• Steamship

• Telephone

• Electricity

• Reaper

What led to lower production costs in industries?

• Rapid advances in transportation

• Advertising

• Lack of competition

• Mechanization

What attracted people to America's big industrial cities after the Civil War?

• Availability of jobs

• Access to education

• Better healthcare facilities

• Lower cost of living

What impact did transportation advances have on the growth of big business in America?

• Transportation improvements led to a decline in market access.
• Transportation advances had no effect on big business growth.
• Transportation innovations primarily benefited small businesses over big ones.
• By enabling quick efficient distribution of goods and resources.

How did immigrant labor help industries grow?

• Immigrant labor reduced the need for skilled workers.
• Immigrant labor led to higher wages for all workers.
• Immigrant labor caused industries to decline.
• Immigrant labor helped industries grow by providing a large workforce, filling labor shortages, and enabling increased production.

How did individuals start businesses in the late 1800s/early 1900s?

• By relying solely on personal savings
• Through government grants and subsidies
• By forming large monopolies without competition
• They borrowed money from the bank and investors bought a share of their business

Why was lack of competition one reason for business growth in the late 1800s?

• Increased competition led to lower prices and reduced profits.
• Government regulations encouraged fair competition among businesses.
• Technological advancements made it easier for new businesses to enter the market.
• Lack of competition allowed businesses to create monopolies and set prices, facilitating growth.

How did new inventions lead to industrial growth?

• By increasing production efficiency and the need for more factories

• New inventions primarily focused on improving transportation methods.
• New inventions led to a decline in production rates.
• New inventions decreased the need for skilled labor.

What was the main transportation advancement that shipped finished products to national markets?

• Railroads/Steamships

• Automobile

• Planes

• Hot Air Balloons