CHAPTER 3 PART II TEST

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What were the main drivers of population growth in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• A) Decreased birth rates and internal migration
• B) High rates of immigration and natural population increase
• C) Lower demand for labor and strict immigration laws
• D) Decline in agricultural production and urbanization

How did Thomas Edison’s inventions contribute to improvements in everyday life?

• A) He introduced the mass production of automobiles
• B) He developed the telephone, revolutionizing communication
• C) He invented the light bulb and advanced electrical power systems
• D) He created new methods of transportation

Which inventor revolutionized communication with the creation of the telephone?

• A) Samuel Morse
• B) Alexander Graham Bell
• C) Thomas Edison
• D) Guglielmo Marconi

How is the term "tariff" best defined?

• A) A fee imposed on imported goods
• B) A government grant given to support domestic businesses
• C) A policy limiting international travel
• D) A tax placed on luxury goods within a country

How did laissez-faire economic policies benefit businesses in the late 19th century United States?

• A) They promoted government funding for all large businesses
• B) They reduced restrictions, allowing businesses to operate freely
• C) They enforced stricter regulations on monopolies
• D) They established government control over key industries

Which legislation allowed for the construction of the first transcontinental railroad?

• A) The Pacific Railway Act
• B) The Homestead Act
• C) The Morrill Act
• D) The Interstate Commerce Act

Who were the main groups of laborers employed by the Central Pacific Railroad during the construction of the transcontinental railroad?

• A) Irish immigrants
• B) Chinese immigrants
• C) Native Americans
• D) African American slaves

How did the development of railroads contribute to the economic growth of the United States?

• A) By limiting trade between different regions
• B) By enabling faster transportation of goods and people, stimulating industries
• C) By increasing tariffs on imported goods
• D) By decreasing access to western lands

What technological advancements improved railroad travel and safety in the late 19th century?

• A) Diesel engines and automatic ticketing
• B) Steam-powered engines and Morse code
• C) Air brakes and the standardization of time zones
• D) Electric trains and reinforced steel rails