What are some examples of Philanthropy? Choose all the answers that apply:

Building the Empire State Building

What is a Robber Baron?

A wealthy business owner who uses ruthless tactics against competitors

A government official who enforces strict business regulations

A successful entrepreneur who follows ethical business practices

A philanthropic leader who donates to charity and helps the community

Who is a Robber Baron?

A wealthy business leader who used unscrupulous methods to make their wealth

A hardworking entrepreneur who built their wealth through honest means

A government official who enforced strict regulations on businesses

A philanthropist who donated large sums of money to charity

What is the reason for Antitrust Legislation?

To increase competition in business and regulate big business

To limit consumer choices and options

To increase government control over businesses

To encourage monopolies and anti-competitive behavior

What is the Interstate Commerce Act?

A United States federal law designed to regulate the railroad industry

An international trade agreement

Legislation concerning internet regulation

A law governing air traffic control

What is the Sherman Antitrust Act?

A law that made it illegal for businesses to merge and form a monopoly

A type of military tank used in World War II

A type of insect found in the state of Sherman

Navitism is hostility and anger towards immigrant workers

Navitism is a popular form of meditation originating in India

Navitism is a political ideology based on the principles of non-violence and equality

Navitism is a type of religion practiced in ancient Greece

Why are "new immigrants" culturally different from earlier immigrants?

The "new immigrants" did not speak the language and lived together within the same culture

They have different genetic makeup

They have the same cultural background

They are not culturally different

Why were subway systems important in the 1900s?

It helped to decrease the crowds and traffic on the city streets

To provide entertainment for the public

To encourage people to walk more

To reduce pollution in rural areas

Why were Labor Unions important?

They helped workers to have better working conditions, fair wages, and benefits

To discourage workers from organizing

To decrease wages and benefits for workers

To promote unhealthy work environments

What is Social Darwinism?

A belief that only the best businesses will survive. This justified monopolies.

A belief that intelligence is determined by genetics and cannot be changed

An ideology that supports the idea of a classless society

A theory that promotes equality among all races and social classes

What was the Monroe Doctrine?

A U.S. foreign policy that stopped European countries from making colonies in the Americas

A treaty to end the American Revolutionary War

A plan to annex Canada into the United States

A trade agreement with South American countries

What is Andrew Jackson's Spoils System?

A practice where elected officials would give supporters jobs in government positions as a reward for their loyalty

A policy of removing all government employees and replacing them with new hires

A method of electing government officials based on a lottery system

A system of distributing free food to the poor

What is the Louisiana Purchase?

The Louisiana Purchase was the purchase of the territory of Louisiana by the United States from France in 1803.

The Louisiana Purchase was a trade agreement between Louisiana and Spain in 1803.

The Louisiana Purchase was a military conflict between the United States and France in 1803.

The Louisiana Purchase was the sale of Louisiana to France by the United States in 1803.

What is "Popular Sovereignty"?

The consent or approval of the people in decisions of the government

The belief that the government should have absolute power over its people

The idea that the government should be controlled by a small group of elite individuals

The concept that the government should be ruled by a single dictator

Why was the Transcontinental Railroad important during the Industrial Revolution?

It allowed for faster and more efficient transportation of goods and people across the country.

It led to increased unemployment and poverty

It caused environmental damage and pollution

It resulted in slower transportation and communication

What is the Industrial Revolution?

A period of major industrialization and creation of factories during the late 18th and early 19th centuries

A period of technological stagnation during the late 18th and early 19th centuries

A period of agricultural revolution during the late 18th and early 19th centuries

A period of political revolution during the late 18th and early 19th centuries

Why were labor unions so important during the Industrial Revolution?

To fight for better working conditions and wages for workers

To provide free healthcare for workers

To increase the working hours for employees

To promote the use of child labor

Why was steel important in the American Industrial Revolution?

Steel was important for building railroads and manufacturing machinery and tools.

Steel was primarily used for agricultural purposes

Steel had no significant impact on the American Industrial Revolution

Steel was used for making jewelry and decorative items

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9th - 12th Grade

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What was the Bessemer Process?

A process for extracting oil from the ground using high-pressure water

A method for creating glass using a special type of sand

A type of dance popular in the 19th century

A method for making steel

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the term for no government interference in capitalism?

totalitarianism

communism

socialism

laissez-faire

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the Transcontinental Railroad?

A railway line that connected the eastern and western United States

A series of bridges connecting different states

A network of underground tunnels for transportation

A system of canals for shipping goods

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What does "laissez-faire" capitalism mean?

Government control of all industries

Complete equality in wealth distribution

Strict regulations on business practices

A hands-off approach: no government involvement

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a "monopoly"?

A board game involving buying and trading properties

A type of government system

A term used in sports for a team that wins all games in a season

A situation where a single company or group has complete control or dominates an industry.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does "competition" mean?

Competition means avoiding any form of conflict

Competition means competing against each other to be the best at something

Competition means working together for a common goal

Competition means giving up and not trying to win

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is "philanthropy"?

The fear of humanity; avoiding contact with others

The love of animals; donating time, money, or resources to help animals

The love of donating time, money, or resources to help others.

The love of money; hoarding resources and not helping others

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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