The Evolution of Big Business
Passage
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History
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6th - 8th Grade
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Easy
PHILIP CARPENTER
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key factor in the rise of big business in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Expansion of transportation systems
Decrease in population
Increase in taxes
Decline in technology
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did transportation systems like railroads contribute to the success of big businesses?
By allowing goods to be moved quickly and cheaply
By increasing the cost of goods
By limiting market expansion
By reducing the need for advertising
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did advertising play in the growth of big businesses?
It helped reach a larger audience and increase sales
It decreased the need for transportation
It raised the cost of production
It limited the market to local areas
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was low-cost production important for big businesses?
It allowed businesses to offer lower prices to consumers
It increased the cost of goods
It limited the use of new technologies
It reduced the need for advertising
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were the key figures behind the success of big businesses?
Smart businessmen who took risks and saw opportunities
Government officials who imposed regulations
Local shop owners who resisted change
Consumers who demanded higher prices
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What were four reasons why big business succeeded according to the passage?
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7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the city with the specialized industry.
Automobiles
New England/Boston, Massachusetts
Textiles
Detroit, Michigan
Steel
New York City
Railroads/Banking
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Oil
Cleveland, Ohio
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