Standard 11: Impact of Industry and Innovation

What was one of the primary effects of the expansion of railroads on the steel industry?

• Decreased demand for steel

• Increased demand for steel

• No impact on the steel industry

• Led to the decline of the steel industry

How did John D. Rockefeller contribute to the rise of monopolies in the United States?

• By inventing the telephone

• By establishing the Standard Oil Company

• By creating the first labor union

• By building the first railroad

What was Andrew Carnegie's role in the development of trusts and monopolies?

• He was a famous inventor

• He was a labor union leader

• He led the steel industry

• He was a political leader

Explain how the telegraph influenced U.S. infrastructure.

• It decreased communication speed

• It allowed instant communication over long distances

• It was primarily used for entertainment

• It had no significant impact

What was the significance of the electric light bulb in U.S. infrastructure?

• It was a luxury item with little impact

• It revolutionized lighting and extended work hours

• It was only used in factories

• It was primarily used for decoration

Describe the role of Ellis Island in U.S. immigration history.

• It was a military base

• It was the primary entry point for European immigrants

• It was a trade center

• It was a tourist attraction

What was the primary function of Angel Island in the context of U.S. immigration?

• It was a detention center for Asian immigrants

• It was a vacation spot

• It was a naval base

• It was a financial hub

Discuss the influence of labor unions on the U.S. economy.

• They had no significant impact

• They improved working conditions and wages

• They led to the decline of industries

• They were only beneficial to employers

What was one tactic used by the American Federation of Labor to achieve its goals?

• Violent protests

• Political lobbying

• Strikes and collective bargaining

• Forming monopolies

Analyze the impact of railroads on the oil industry.

• Railroads decreased the demand for oil

• Railroads increased the demand for oil

• Railroads had no impact on the oil industry

• Railroads replaced the need for oil