Topic 12 New Industry and a Changing Society, Part 1

Which is NOT a way the rail industry benefitted the US economy?

• Rail transport was more efficient.

• Rail transport was easier.

• Rail transport was less costly.

• Rail transport could only be used for small goods.

After the Civil War came a time of great economic growth and technological advancement though it was also a time of greed and corruption. What is this time period called?

• The Gilded Age

• The Golden Era

• The Industrial Growth Age

• The Progressive Era

What are the benefits of business consolidation? Mark all that apply.

• Less competition

• Do more with fewer resources

• Set industry standards

• Pay more taxes

The steady expansion of the rail industry impacted which other industries? Mark all that apply.

• Iron and Steel industries

• Nanotech industry

• Lumber industry

• Coal industry

George Westinghouse developed rail _.

• air brakes
• car couplers

• refrigerated cars

• sleeping cars

Gustavus Swift developed rail _.

• air brakes
• car couplers

• refrigerated cars

• sleeping cars

Eli Janney developed rail _.

• air brakes
• car couplers

• refrigerated cars

• sleeping cars

George Pullman developed rail _.

• air brakes
• car couplers

• refrigerated cars

• sleeping cars

Which statement is NOT true of rail road barons?

• They offered rebates to big customers which meant small business customers paid higher rates.

• They formed pools to lower competition and together charge higher rates.

• They were concerned primarily with conservation efforts and clean fuels.

• They ignored or disregarded Congressional laws.