
U.S. History: Key Events and Figures
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History, Social Studies
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11th - 12th Grade
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Hard

Olivia Brooks
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary factor that allowed John D. Rockefeller to control over 90% of the U.S. oil industry?
Partnerships with railroads
Innovative drilling techniques
Creating a trust
Government subsidies
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which invention by Thomas Edison had a significant impact on household activities?
Steam engine
Light bulb
Telegraph
Telephone
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main purpose of Ellis Island during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
A military base
A trade center
An immigration processing station
A quarantine facility
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which group of immigrants primarily landed at Angel Island in 1910?
South American immigrants
Asian immigrants
African immigrants
European immigrants
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common challenge faced by immigrants in the U.S. during the Industrial Revolution?
Navigating the legal system
Learning a new language
Accessing healthcare
Finding gold
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary goal of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution?
Reduce immigration
Increase production
Expand business operations
Negotiate for better wages and working conditions
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Homestead Act designed to do?
Encourage westward expansion
Provide free education
Support industrialization
Build railroads
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