Gilded Age 2

Front

Which one of the following statements best describes United States economic history during the period 1865 to 1900?
Options:
American industrial technology was hurt by the Civil War,
The lack of immigration tended to decrease industrial production.
Factories imported most of their raw materials.
Industrialization increased at a rapid rate.

Back

Industrialization increased at a rapid rate.

Front

What American is most often associated with assembly-line production?

Back

Henry Ford

Front

John Rockefeller made a fortune in which industry?

Back

Oil

Front

A wealthy person who donates to charity is known as a ...

Back

Philanthropist

Front

Control over an entire industry is known as having a ....

Back

monopoly.

Front

In which industry did Andrew Carnegie make his fortune?

Back

Steel

Front

John Rockefeller made a fortune in which industry?

Back

Oil

Front

Which industry did John D. Rockefeller dominate?

Back

Oil refining

Front

Which industry did Andrew Carnegie dominate?

Back

Steel production

Front

Which of the following would lead you to believe one was a "robber baron?" Options: He helped little old ladies across the street. He used his power to corrupt politicians. He contributed his wealth to charitable organizations. He made sure his competitors were profitable.

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He used his power to corrupt politicians.