The Gilded Age and the Second Industrial Revolution

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What was a key driving force behind industrialization in the late 19th century?

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Technological innovation

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How did the Bessemer process impact steel production during this era?

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It revolutionized steel production, making it more affordable and widely available.

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What role did abundant natural resources like coal and iron ore play in industrial expansion?

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They provided essential raw materials for various industries.

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How did mass immigration contribute to industrial growth during this period?

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It provided a significant labor force for factories, mines, and railroads.

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What do laissez-faire policies mean in the context of industrialization?

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Minimal government intervention, allowing businesses to operate with freedom.

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A major result of the Industrial Revolution in the United States was: a decreased number of factories, that people bought fewer goods, a movement of people to cities, a share increase in all prices.

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a movement of people to cities

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Immigrants to the United States between 1890 and 1930 frequently experienced discrimination because they spoke different languages and had different customs.

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spoke different languages and had different customs

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At the turn of the century, why did most immigrants settle in cities?

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Jobs were readily available.

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Rural refers to the country where urban refers to

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cities

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19th century Chinese immigrants are known for what? Options: Work in building the Transcontinental Railroad, Work in New York factories, Contributions to the steel industry, Contributions to John D. Rockefeller

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Work in building the Transcontinental Railroad