April 18 Test

What term is used to describe the late 1800s in the United States?

• The Industrial Age

• The Victorian Era

• The Gilded Age

• The Modern Era

What was a driving force behind the Second Industrial Revolution?

• The discovery of electricity

• The invention of the telephone

• The development of the automobile

• The growth of railroads

Which of the following was NOT a result of the growth of railroads?

• Increased job opportunities

• Faster movement of materials and products

• Decrease in industrial activities

• Transformation of small towns

Who were considered 'robber barons'?

• Railroad construction workers

• Government officials

• Wealthy industrialists with ruthless methods

• Labor union leaders

What led to the huge population growth in the United States between 1865 and 1915?

• The gold rush

• Lower infant mortality rates

• Advancements in healthcare

• Immigration from Europe

Why did factory owners turn to women and children for labor?

• Due to a shortage of male workers

• For cheaper labor under difficult conditions

• To support family-friendly policies

• Because of their skill in specific tasks

What was one of the most effective tools for workers to negotiate with factory owners?

• Public protests

• Petitioning the government

• Going on strike

• Filing lawsuits

What was the consequence of strikes for racial and class tension?

• It led to increased racial and class tension

• It improved relations between workers and factory owners

• It reduced tensions by uniting workers

• It had no impact on racial or class relations

Which industry was the first to undergo major changes during the Industrial Revolution in America?

• Agriculture

• Textile

• Steel

• Automobile

What was a key factor in the Industrial Revolution taking hold in America?

• The discovery of gold

• The availability of natural resources

• The invention of the internet

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence