Chapter 12 Industrialization Test

Which of the following factors helped lead to a period of industrial growth during the late 1800s?

• the increase in the cost of hiring labor
• the increase in the development of new uses for natural resources
• the decline in government spending for business and innovation

In the late 1800s, which of the following resources played a significant role in the building of businesses? Select the 3 correct answers

• Coal
• Oil
• Iron
• Cotton
• Wheat

In the late 1800s, what stronger material was produced from iron using the Bessemer process?

• Copper
• Steel
• Aluminum

(True/False) The invention of the light bulb is credited to Thomas Edison.

• True
• False

How did new inventions and developments in the late 19th century change the way people worked?

• New technology led to an increase in the average workweek by roughly 10 hours.
• New developments reduced the flexibility of manufacturers to decide where to locate their plants.
• New inventions decreased the number of jobs, which made it more difficult for women to find work.

How did Cornelius Vanderbilt improve the expansion of the railroads?

• By inventing a new type of locomotive
• By establishing a network of horse-drawn carriages for transportation
• By consolidating multiple smaller railroads into one large network

How did the growth of the railroads affect the economy?

• Growth helped lead to an increase in product specialization.
• Growth reduced the interdependence between cities and towns.
• Growth reduced the size of cities as people left to work on farms.

Why were members of the Granger movement upset with railroads in the late 19th century? Select 2 Correct Answers

• Excessive rates charged by railroads for transporting agricultural goods
• Discriminatory pricing practices favoring large corporations over small farmers
• Lack of safety regulations on trains leading to frequent accidents
• Failure of railroads to expand their networks into rural areas

What was the purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887?

• To regulate the production of goods in factories
• To regulate trade and transportation between states
• To promote immigration and settlement in the western territories

Which ideologies allowed for big business to grow in the late 1800s? Select 2 Correct Answers

• Communism
• Marxism
• Laissez-faire capitalism
• Socialism
• Social Darwinism