2nd Industrial Revolution

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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

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Shift from agricultural work to factory jobs

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Best definition to describe the word "urban"

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Relating to a city or town.

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Best definition to describe "rural"

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Relating to the countryside

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

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massive changes to the economics of the United States occurred

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Who was Andrew Carnegie?

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industrialist and monopolist known for founding Carnegie Steel Company.

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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, the number of Americans living in city areas drastically increased, available transportation expanded greatly.

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economic activity in the United States remained relatively unchanged

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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

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Higher prices for consumers