Industrial Revolution and Immigration Practice Test

The Bessemer Process created what?

• steel
• aluminum
• copper
• iron

Thomas Edison invented which of the following?

• electric light bulb
• automobile
• television
• telephone

Which of the following was created by Alexander Graham Bell?

• telephone
• television
• computer
• microwave

Which of the following best describes why Social Darwinists in the U.S. believed the economy would grow stronger?

• using public funds to assist the poor.

• regulating business practices.

• allowing its most vigorous members to rise to the top.

• encouraging technological innovations.

Which of the following best describes Nativism?

• a belief that America is a melting pot

• Acceptance of new American citizens

• Favoritism for native-born Americans

• Welcoming immigration and naturalization

New Immigrants such as Catholics, Jews, non speaking English people came from where?

• South America

• Eastern and Southern Europe

• Northern and Western Europe

• China and Japan

What factor lead to the growth of cities during the early 20th century and late 19th century?

• Populsim

• Progressivism

• Nativism

• Industrialization

Based on this excerpt and your knowledge, why did Gompers believe this event was so important?

• President Theodore Roosevelt dispatched federal troops to threaten management, which marked the first time the U.S. government used force in a strike.

• President Theodore Roosevelt decided to stay out of the free market conflict, which marked the first time the U.S. government remained neutral in a strike.

• President Theodore Roosevelt negotiated a settlement to meet the strikers’ demands instead of sending federal troops to break the strike.

• President Theodore Roosevelt remained supportive of management instead of backing the workers in the strike.

Based on the reading and your content knowledge, which of the following would Andrew Carnegie see as a proper use of wealth?

• 
  Building libraries, schools, and arts centers during your lifetime to benefit all people.

• Giving small amounts of money to poor individuals to use as they see fit

• Leaving your whole estate (money and possessions) to your family 

• Making a will that specifies giving millions of dollars to charities upon your death

How did rapid growth of industries in the US affect the relationship between business owners and workers?

• The relationship between owners and workers improved because many business owners allowed their workers to invest in the company and share the profits.

• The relationship between owners and workers worsened because many workers struggled to survive financially while business owners were receiving large profits.

• The relationship between owners and workers improved because most workers received raises for their hard work as the company grew.

• The relationship between owners and workers worsened because most workers did not approve of the business owners encouraging them to join labor unions.