Industrialization, Immigration, and Urbanization Quiz

In a capitalist system, who owns resources and industries?

• Corporations

• Government

• Labor Unions

• Individuals

What major U.S. event led to the growth of free markets?

• The Great Depression

• The Revolutionary War

• World War II

• The Civil War

What are two effects of mass production developing in the U.S.?

• Higher prices, fewer jobs

• Lower prices, more jobs

• Higher prices, more jobs

• Lower prices, fewer jobs

How did the advancements in farming technology impact farmers? How did it impact farm workers?

• Farmers produced more crops, fewer farm workers were needed

• Farmers produced less crops, more farm workers were needed

• Farmers produced more crops, more farm workers were needed

• Farmers produced less crops, fewer farm workers were needed

What are three things that created economic growth in the U.S. because of laissez-faire capitalism?

• Regulation, socialism, monopolies

• Stagnation, bureaucracy, corruption

• Innovation, entrepreneurship, competition

• Government control, protectionism, oligopolies

How were American workers impacted by laissez-faire policies?

• They worked in safe conditions, had short hours, and received high pay

• They worked in unsafe conditions, had short hours, and received high pay

• They worked in unsafe conditions, had long hours, and received low pay

• They worked in safe conditions, had long hours, and received low pay

As corporations grew, what could they do with the investments they gathered?

• Invest in foreign markets, reduce competition, and increase prices

• Pay higher dividends to shareholders, increase executive salaries, and buy luxury assets

• Donate to charity, support social causes, and improve worker conditions

• Launch larger businesses, provide funds for new technology, and expand factories

What are three major industries that saw significant expansion during this time?

• Mining, construction, healthcare

• Agriculture, textiles, telecommunications

• Railroads, steel, oil

• Automobiles, entertainment, banking

Between 1860-1890, where did most immigrants who came to the U.S. settle?

• Coastal areas

• Rural areas

• Urban areas

• Suburban areas