US History - Unit 2: The Gilded Age

What was the impact of mass production and the assembly line?

• Slower production, higher costs

• Faster production, lower prices

• Decreased availability of products

• Increased manual labor

What is horizontal integration?

• Controlling all parts of production

• Buying out competitors to control an industry

• Expanding into new markets

• Reducing production costs

What is the "Gospel of Wealth" associated with?

• The belief in spreading wealth through philanthropy

• The idea of accumulating wealth for personal gain

• The concept of wealth being a sign of divine favor

• The notion of wealth being evenly distributed by the government

Who was known for revolutionizing steel production?

• John D. Rockefeller

• Andrew Carnegie

• J.P. Morgan

• Mark Twain

What is the main idea of the Gospel of Wealth by Carnegie?

• The rich should accumulate as much wealth as possible.

• The rich should use their wealth to improve society through philanthropy.

• The rich should avoid paying taxes.

• The rich should invest only in profitable ventures.

What are political machines known for?

• Promoting fair elections.

• Controlling political parties in cities through corruption.

• Supporting immigrant rights.

• Encouraging political transparency.

Who was Boss Tweed?

• A famous philanthropist.

• A leader of Tammany Hall known for corruption.

• A labor union organizer.

• A U.S. president.

What is a strike?

• A celebration of a new contract.

• A work stoppage to protest conditions or demand better pay.

• A company-sponsored event.

• A government-imposed holiday.

What does the term 'Social Darwinism' justify?

• Social equality.

• Social inequality.

• Economic prosperity for all.

• Political stability.

What was a major cause of urbanization?

• Decrease in industrialization

• Increase in agricultural jobs

• Industrialization leading people to move to cities for jobs

• Decline in city populations