The Titans of Industry: A Robber Barons Quiz

The Titans of Industry: A Robber Barons Quiz

9th Grade

19 Qs

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The Titans of Industry: A Robber Barons Quiz

The Titans of Industry: A Robber Barons Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company, founded by John D. Rockefeller, dominated the oil industry in the late 19th century?

ExxonMobil

Chevron

BP

Standard Oil

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is known for his significant contributions to the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century?

Henry Ford

John D. Rockefeller

Andrew Carnegie

William Randolph Hearst

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which industry did J.P. Morgan significantly impact through his financial practices?

Automobiles

Banking and Finance

Telecommunications

Pharmaceuticals

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which industry was John D. Rockefeller associated with?

Oil

Steel

Banking

Railroads and Shipping

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which business strategy involves a company owning or controlling its suppliers, distributors, or retail locations to control its value or supply chain?

Horizontal Integration

Vertical Integration

Franchising

Market Skimming

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Horizontal Integration typically involve in a business context?

Acquiring new technologies to enhance product offerings

Merging with or acquiring companies at the same stage of production in the same industry

Expanding into new geographical markets

Investing in research and development for innovation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is often credited with the phrase 'Survival of the fittest', which is closely associated with the concept applied by the Robber Barons to justify their business practices?

Charles Darwin

Herbert Spencer

Andrew Carnegie

John D. Rockefeller

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