The Rise of Industrial Capitalism in America

The Rise of Industrial Capitalism in America

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History, Social Studies, Business

10th - 12th Grade

Easy

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Jackson Turner

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The video explores the rise of industrial capitalism in America during the Gilded Age, highlighting the dominance of large corporations and trusts in industries like oil and steel. It discusses the expansionist ambitions of industry leaders, the exploitation of labor, and the influence of laissez-faire policies. Social Darwinism's impact on business practices and Andrew Carnegie's philanthropic efforts are also examined. The video concludes by presenting differing views on industrial leaders as either captains of industry or robber barons.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'Gilded Age' imply about the period it describes?

A period of superficial glitter hiding underlying issues

A phase of technological stagnation

A time of pure prosperity and wealth

An era of complete economic equality

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What business strategy did John D. Rockefeller use to dominate the oil industry?

Price fixing

Monopolistic competition

Horizontal integration

Vertical integration

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Andrew Carnegie's approach to business differ from Rockefeller's?

He relied on government subsidies

He used vertical integration

He avoided any form of integration

He focused on horizontal integration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant reason for American industries looking outside the U.S. for expansion?

To acquire new markets and resources

To find cheaper labor

To avoid government regulations

To escape domestic competition

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which policy allowed industrial leaders to operate with minimal government interference?

Laissez-faire

Keynesian economics

Protectionism

Socialism

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were immigrants, women, and children preferred as laborers during the Gilded Age?

They had better working conditions

They were willing to work for lower wages

They demanded higher wages

They were more skilled

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concept justified the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few during the Gilded Age?

Marxism

Social Darwinism

Utilitarianism

Humanism

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