USII 8A

Which region of the United States is shaded gray on the map?

• Rocky Mountain

• New England

• Midwest

• Pacific

Ava, Arjun, and Mia are discussing a historical figure who:

used unethical business practices to keep power and money to themselves

• Mass Production

• Monopoly

• Trust

• Mechanization

• Robber Barons

Michael, Aria, and Avery are discussing a process in which people or animals are replaced with machinery in a factory setting. What is this process called?

• Mass Production

• Monopoly

• Trust

• Mechanization

• Robber Barons

Aria, Benjamin, and James are discussing a company that has total control of trade, service, or a product in their industry. What term best describes this situation?

• Mass Production

• Monopoly

• Trust

• Mechanization

• Robber Barons

Nora, Kai, and Jackson were discussing the history of the steel industry. They were trying to remember who was known as the captain of the steel industry. Can you help them?

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

• J.P. Morgan

During a history class, Priya learned about the captains of industry. Who was known as the captain of the oil industry?

• J.P. Morgan

• Andrew Carnegie

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

• John D. Rockefeller

Grace, Liam, and Nora are discussing the achievements of Andrew Carnegie, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and John D. Rockefeller. Which title best describes these three men?

• Leaders of unions

• Politicians

• Captains of industry

• Inventors

During a history class discussion, Charlotte mentioned that a famous captain of industry was known for his contributions to shipping and railroad. Who was this person?

• John D. Rockefeller

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

• J. P. Morgan

• Andrew Carnegie

Which statement best completes the graphic organizer?

• Led to the United States joining the war effort.

• Encouraged the United States to remain neutral.

• The United States becomes a global power superpower.

• The United States sends the Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico.

What is the best title for the list?

• Reasons for US involvement in WWI

• Reasons for the sinking of the Lusitania

• Reasons for Mexican involvement in WWI

• Reasons why the Zimmerman Telegram was sent