Transcontinental Railroad and Economic Systems Quiz

Transcontinental Railroad and Economic Systems Quiz

8th Grade

38 Qs

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Transcontinental Railroad and Economic Systems Quiz

Transcontinental Railroad and Economic Systems Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

History

8th Grade

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Created by

Michael Burns

Used 10+ times

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38 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which century did the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad occur?

19th century

18th century

20th century

21st century

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common characteristic of monopolies?

Many competitors

High barriers to entry

Low prices

Diverse product offerings

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does mass production affect the price of goods?

Increases the price

Decreases the price

Has no effect

Doubles the price

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a Trade Union?

A group of employers organizing events

An organization of workers demanding better conditions

A government agency for labor laws

A company providing jobs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of jobs do workers in a Trade Union typically have?

Different jobs in various industries

Similar jobs in the same industry

High-level executive positions

Government positions

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common demand of workers in a Trade Union?

More holidays

Better working conditions

Higher taxes

More company profits

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was life like before the railroad system?

Easy and safe

Hard and dangerous

Fast and efficient

Comfortable and luxurious

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