DOMAIN 3 REVIEW

Which industry experienced significant growth as a direct result of the expansion of railroads in the late 19th century United States?

• Textile

• Steel

• Agriculture

• Automobile

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GA.SSUSH11.a.

Which invention, developed by Alexander Graham Bell, revolutionized long-distance communication in the United States?

• Telegraph

• Electric light bulb

• Telephone

• Steam engine

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GA.SSUSH11.c.

Who was the founder of the Standard Oil Company and played a major role in the creation of monopolies in the United States?

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

• J.P. Morgan

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GA.SSUSH11.b.

What was the primary purpose of labor unions such as the American Federation of Labor (AFL) during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• To promote immigration

• To improve working conditions and wages

• To support monopolies

• To build railroads

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GA.SSUSH11.e.

Describe one way the influx of immigrants through Ellis Island influenced the culture of the United States in the early 20th century.

• It led to the decline of urban populations.

• It introduced new languages, foods, and traditions.

• It decreased the demand for factory workers.

• It reduced the number of political parties.

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GA.SSUSH11.d.

Explain how the expansion of railroads contributed to the growth of the oil industry in the United States.

• Railroads provided a new market for oil as a fuel and lubricant.

• Railroads replaced oil as the main source of energy.

• Railroads decreased the need for oil by using coal.

• Railroads only transported agricultural products.

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GA.SSUSH11.a.

Analyze how the invention of the electric light bulb impacted U.S. infrastructure and daily life.

• It made candles more popular.

• It allowed factories and cities to operate after dark, increasing productivity.

• It reduced the need for telephones.

• It slowed down urbanization.

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GA.SSUSH11.c.

Compare the business strategies of John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie in building their respective monopolies.

• Both relied solely on government support.

• Rockefeller used horizontal integration, while Carnegie used vertical integration.

• Both focused only on international markets.

• Both avoided technological innovation.

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GA.SSUSH11.b.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the tactics used by the American Federation of Labor (AFL) to achieve its goals.

• The AFL’s use of strikes and collective bargaining often led to improved wages and working conditions.

• The AFL avoided any negotiations with employers.

• The AFL focused only on political campaigns.

• The AFL discouraged skilled workers from joining.

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GA.SSUSH11.e.

Assess the economic and political impact of changing immigrant origins at Angel Island on the western United States.

• Immigrants from Asia contributed to economic growth and influenced local politics, sometimes facing discrimination.

• Immigrants from Europe dominated the West Coast.

• Immigration had no effect on the economy or politics.

• Immigrants were not allowed to settle in the West.

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GA.SSUSH11.d.