The Industrial Economy and Its Impacts

What major event significantly advanced the U.S. industrial economy after the Civil War?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of the Revolutionary War

• The establishment of the first university

• The introduction of the national currency

Which act facilitated the creation of the transcontinental railway?

• The Dawes Act

• The Morrill Act

• The Homestead Act

• The Pacific Railway Act of 1862

Which factor was NOT mentioned as a contributor to America's economic growth?

• Demography

• Law

• Geography

• Technology

What was a major demographic change in the U.S. by 1900?

• Decrease in rural population

• Increase in urban population

• Stagnation in immigration

• Reduction in industrial output

Which industry did Cleveland become a leader in by 1900?

• Automobile manufacturing

• Oil refining

• Steel production

• Textile manufacturing

What innovation did railroads bring to the United States?

• The internet

• Electric cars

• Time zones

• Smartphones

Who was known as the richest man in the world during the industrial era?

• Henry Ford

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

What was a common criticism of the 'robber barons' during the industrial era?

• They were overly generous to workers

• They promoted free competition

• They reduced their own profits

• They drove competitors out of business

What was the primary focus of the American Federation of Labor?

• Encouraging technological innovation

• Supporting corporate monopolies

• Promoting Social Darwinism

• Improving pay, hours, and safety for workers

What was the main argument of Social Darwinism?

• Governments should control all businesses

• Survival of the fittest should apply to human societies and businesses

• Survival of the fittest should apply to international relations

• Wealth distribution should be completely equal