Chapter 11 Lesson 2 Quiz

What is urbanization?

• The growth of cities and urban areas

• The decline of rural populations

• The development of farming communities

• The expansion of suburban areas

Which factor directly led to urbanization in America?

• Decrease in factory jobs

• Growth of big businesses and industry

• Decline in transportation

• Reduction in city populations

In a free enterprise system, what is the key characteristic?

• Government controls all businesses

• Only large corporations can operate

• Individuals can start and operate their own businesses

• All prices are set by the government

What was Andrew Carnegie's main contribution to American industry?

• He revolutionized the oil industry

• He developed the railroad system

• He dominated the steel industry

• He invented the telephone system

What is a corporation?

• A small family-owned business

• A company owned by one person

• A business owned by shareholders who share profits and losses

• A government-controlled enterprise

How does product demand affect economic growth?

• It decreases job opportunities

• It leads to higher unemployment

• It reduces production needs

• It creates more jobs and increases production

What is a monopoly?

• A business owned by multiple people

• Complete control of a product or service by one company

• A government-regulated business

• A small local business

Which natural resource significantly helped America's economic growth?

• Oil to power machines and make gasoline

• Diamond mines

• Tropical fruits

• Salt deposits

How were major cities primarily connected during this period? Click all ways.

• By airplane routes

• Through canal systems

• By railroad networks

• Through highway systems

What impact did tall buildings and new forms of transportation bring to cities?

• They decreased population density

• They brought crowding and traffic

• They reduced business opportunities

• They eliminated the need for railroads