Industrialization & Progressive Era Verification of Learning

In the late 1800s, how did railroad monopolies create economic hardships for farmers? (LOW)

• by claiming productive land for business leaders to develop

• by charging high prices to ship agricultural goods to market

• by separating farmers from profitable markets in western cities

• by isolating farmers from technological developments in eastern cities

Which factor contributed the most to urbanization in the late 1800s? (LOW)

• assimilation

• industrialization

• imperialism

• nullification

In the late 1800s, which factor directly contributed to the growth of the steel industry? (LOW)

• government regulation of the industry

• employee ownership of the industry

• new production technique that increased efficiency

• court decisions that allowed collective bargaining

Which statement best expresses a common belief among nativists in the late 1800s and early 1900s? (MODERATE)

• “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses.”

• “The streets are paved with gold.”

• “All immigrants strengthen America.”

• “America is for Americans.”

Which government action is most closely associated with the efforts of muckrakers? (MODERATE)

• ratification of the woman’s suffrage amendment

• approval of the graduated income tax

• creation of the National Forest Service

• passage of the Meat Inspection Act

Which phrase best describes a goal of the Grange Movement during the late 1800s? (LOW)

• elimination of labor laws

• restriction of voting rights

• regulation of the railroad industry

• support for the sharecropping system

Which statement best describes the relationship between corporate trusts and politicians during the 1890s? (MODERATE)

• Congress regulated the economy to control corporate influence.

• Congress looked to labor unions to check the power of corporations.

• Corporations were able to maximize profits due to political influence.

• Corporations sponsored public works projects to gain political influence.

Which transportation innovation led to the widespread growth of the agriculture industry in Florida in the late 1800s? (LOW)

• the canal system

• the highway system

• the riverboat network

• the railroad network

What effect did the growth of the oil industry have on the U.S. economy during the late nineteenth century? (MODERATE)

• Foreign oil imports increased.

• Unemployment levels increased.

• Domestic oil companies formed monopolies.

• Government established industry regulations.

Study the following diagram of events that occurred during the late nineteenth century and answer the question below.

Which movement best completes this diagram? (LOW)

• Labor Movement

• Granger Movement

• Enclosure Movement

• Progressive Movement