Building a Union Quiz

What was the main purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad according to the text?

• To connect the eastern and western coasts of the United States

• To increase the population of the western territories

• To transport gold and silver from the mines to the east

• To create new jobs for the post-Civil War economy

Which two railroad companies were responsible for building the Transcontinental Railroad?

• The Union Pacific and the Central Pacific

• The Northern Pacific and the Southern Pacific

• The Atlantic Pacific and the Pacific Atlantic

• The Eastern Pacific and the Western Pacific

What was the payment for the majority of the workers from the Union Pacific Railroad?

• $30 a month and a promise of land

• $30 a month and food and lodging

• $50 a month and a share in the company

• $50 a month and additional land grants

What challenge did the Central Pacific Railroad face when building the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Lack of skilled labor

• Difficulty in acquiring steel rails

• The need to use dynamite to build many bridges and tunnels

• Resistance from local governments

What was the effect of the Transcontinental Railroad on the bison herds?

• It helped increase the bison population

• It had no significant impact on the bison

• It led to the division and near extinction of the bison herds

• It created new habitats for the bison

What was the pay for Chinese workers on the Central Pacific Railroad?

• $30 a month minus fees for food and lodging

• $50 a month including food and lodging

• $20 a month plus land grants

• $40 a month with additional benefits

During the late 1800s, what was a major factor that drew immigrants to the United States?

• The availability of advanced education

• The promise of political influence

• The opportunity for economic advancement

• The desire for warmer climates

What is a monopoly in the context of the late 1800s business environment?

• A government-imposed restriction on trade

• A single company's control over a specific technological innovation

• Exclusive control by one proprietor over access to a market or product

• A legal agreement between multiple companies to share profits

How did Andrew Carnegie manage to control the steel industry?

• By creating a partnership with J.P. Morgan

• By controlling the necessary resources and processes from mine to market

• By establishing a monopoly in the shipping industry

• By lobbying for government protection against competitors

What was the main purpose of labor unions during the rapid industrial growth in America?

• To ensure that all workers received equal shares in company profits

• To provide workers with continuous employment opportunities

• To negotiate better wages and working conditions for workers

• To assist in the expansion of industry across the nation