Industrialism, Immigration, Gilded Age EOC Review

What period does the EOC Review Packet cover in United States History?

• Civil War Era

• Industrial Revolution, Immigration, & Gilded Age (1870s- 1900s)

• World War I Era

• The Great Depression

Answer explanation

The EOC Review Packet covers the Industrial Revolution, Immigration, & Gilded Age (1870s- 1900s) period in United States History.

What was one of the causes of the Industrial Revolution that started in the northeast in the 19th century?

• The invention of the steam engine

• The greatest supply of capital (money) and labor (human resources)

• The discovery of gold

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Answer explanation

The greatest supply of capital (money) and labor (human resources) was one of the causes of the Industrial Revolution in the northeast in the 19th century.

What effect did the Industrial Revolution have on the urban middle class?

• The urban middle class decreased.

• The urban middle class size remained the same.

• The urban middle class increased.

• The urban middle class was eliminated.

Answer explanation

The urban middle class increased due to the Industrial Revolution, as new job opportunities and economic growth led to a rise in urban population and wealth.

What was the main goal of corporations during the Industrial Revolution?

• To decrease efficiency in production methods.

• To support small businesses.

• To consolidate (unite into one) the manufacture and distribution of products.

• To distribute wealth among the workers.

Answer explanation

The main goal of corporations during the Industrial Revolution was to consolidate (unite into one) the manufacture and distribution of products, not to decrease efficiency or support small businesses.

What does the term "Robber Baron" refer to?

• A medieval noble who protected industries.

• A term used to describe workers in the Industrial Revolution.

• Leaders of big business who used ruthless tactics when dealing with competitors.

• Government officials who supported big businesses.

Answer explanation

The term 'Robber Baron' refers to leaders of big business who used ruthless tactics when dealing with competitors.

Which economic policy argues that the government should limit any interference in the economy?

• Social Darwinism

• Monopoly

• Laissez-Faire Capitalism

• Corporation

Answer explanation

Laissez-Faire Capitalism argues for limited government interference in the economy, allowing free market forces to operate without regulation.

What was the purpose of tariffs during the Industrial Revolution?

• To decrease the population.

• To raise revenue and protect domestic manufacturing.

• To encourage the import of foreign goods.

• To support the growth of corporations.

Answer explanation

Tariffs during the Industrial Revolution were implemented to raise revenue and protect domestic manufacturing from foreign competition.

What is horizontal integration?

• A business acquiring a company in a different industry

• A business expanding its operations internationally

• A business growing by acquiring a similar company in their industry

• A business merging with a government entity

Answer explanation

Horizontal integration refers to a business growing by acquiring a similar company in their industry, allowing for increased market share and economies of scale.

What was a significant effect of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?

• The rural population increased as people moved away from cities

• Cities became less crowded and more sanitary

• The urban middle class decreased

• Cities became overcrowded and faced issues with disease and sanitation

Answer explanation

Cities became overcrowded and faced issues with disease and sanitation

Which invention contributed to modern household items such as refrigerators and washing machines?

• The phonograph

• The electric generator

• The elevator

• The internal combustion engine

Answer explanation

The electric generator contributed to modern household items such as refrigerators and washing machines by providing the necessary electricity to power these devices.