2nd Industrial Revolution

Which of the following best describes a major impact of the Second Industrial Revolution?

• Decreased urbanization as people moved to rural areas

• Complete elimination of child labor in factories

• Shift from agricultural work to factory jobs

• Decrease in immigration to the United States
  

Best definition to describe the word "urban"

• Connected to agricultural practices.
• Pertaining to a forest or wilderness.
• Relating to a rural area.
• Relating to a city or town.

Best definition to describe "rural"

• Relating to urban areas and cities.
• Describing a largely populated region.

• Relating to the countryside

• Connected to industrial zones and factories.

The Second Industrial Revolution can best be described as a time period when…

• urban (city) areas in the United States declined in size and importance

• manufacturing methods remained largely unchanged

• 1. economic advancements had little impact on American society 

• massive changes to the economics of the United States occurred

Who was Andrew Carnegie?

• industrialist and monopolist known for founding Carnegie Steel Company.

• famous painter from France.

• politician in the United States.

• renowned scientist who discovered electricity.

All of the following were effects of the second Industrial Revolution on the United States except…

• the amount of people migrating to the United States rose dramatically

• economic activity in the United States remained relatively  unchanged

• 1. the number of Americans living in city areas drastically increased 

• 1. available transportation expanded greatly 

What was one significant impact of the steel industry during the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States?

• It resulted in the elimination of all labor unions.

• It led to a decrease in urbanization as people moved to rural areas.

• It contributed to the construction of railroads and skyscrapers, fueling economic growth.

•  It caused a decline in the use of coal as an energy source.

What was a significant effect of the growth of the steel industry on American businesses during the Second Industrial Revolution?

• resulted in a decrease in investments in new technologies.

• It encouraged more competition among small businesses.

• It caused a decline in the demand for steel products.

• It led to the establishment of monopolies that controlled the steel market.

Which of the following best describes a monopoly?

• A market with many companies competing to sell the same product.
  

• A government program that controls prices for all businesses.
  

• A company that controls most or all of the supply of a product or service.
  

• A business that sells a variety of different products in different industries.

Which of the following would be a negative effect of a Monopoly?

• Higher prices for consumers
• Lower prices for consumers
• Improved product quality
• Increased competition among businesses