ch 12 (5-10)

Which of the following terms is most closely associated with the mass production technique that revolutionized the industrial age?

• Corporation

• Trust

• Assembly line

• Monopoly

Which industries grew as the railroad system expanded? What did each industry contribute to the expansion?

• Steel industry, providing materials for tracks and trains

• Coal industry, supplying fuel for locomotives

• Timber industry, offering wood for railroad ties

• All of the above

How did the inventions of the late 1800s improve business practices?

• By increasing production efficiency and reducing costs

• By making communication slower and less reliable

• By decreasing the availability of raw materials

• By limiting the expansion of markets

Why do you think the telephone had an even greater impact on communications than the telegraph did?

• The telephone allowed for real-time voice communication, making it more personal and immediate.

• The telephone was cheaper to use than the telegraph.

• The telephone was invented earlier than the telegraph.

• The telephone could send messages over longer distances than the telegraph.

Why did industry depend on such a diverse pool of workers, including women, children, and immigrants?

• To reduce labor costs and increase profits

• To promote gender equality

• To comply with government regulations

• To improve working conditions

Many native-born Americans opposed immigration because:

• They believed immigrants would take jobs away from native-born citizens.

• They thought immigrants would enrich the cultural diversity of the country.

• They wanted to increase the population of the country.

• They believed immigrants would bring new technologies and innovations.

How did new forms of transportation and bridges contribute to the rise of suburbs?

• They made commuting easier and faster, encouraging people to live farther from city centers.

• They increased the cost of living in suburban areas.

• They restricted access to suburban areas, keeping them less populated.

• They had no significant impact on the development of suburbs.

How did the lack of laws regulating railroads favor the railroad barons and hurt workers?

• It allowed railroad barons to exploit workers without consequences.

• It ensured fair wages and working conditions for workers.

• It provided workers with more rights and protections.

• It limited the power of railroad barons over their workers.

Compare and contrast the methods used by the railroad barons and by John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie to eliminate their competition.

Why is the light bulb considered Edison’s most important invention?

• It was the first invention he created.

• It revolutionized indoor lighting and extended productive hours.

• It was the most expensive invention he made.

• It was the only invention he patented.