Rise of Big Business and Labor

The video explores the rise of big business in the US, focusing on the expansion of railroads and the steel industry, led by figures like Andrew Carnegie. It discusses the role of John D. Rockefeller in the oil industry and the emergence of trusts and monopolies. The development of infrastructure, such as railroads and canals, and communication technologies like the telegraph and telephone, are highlighted. The video also covers the impact of immigration on labor, leading to the formation of labor unions, with a focus on Ellis and Angel Islands as entry points for immigrants.

What was a major factor in the expansion of the steel industry during the rise of big business?

• The invention of the telephone

• The expansion of railroads

• The discovery of electricity

• The development of canals

Which industry was John D. Rockefeller associated with?

• Steel

• Railroads

• Oil

• Telecommunications

What was a common public concern regarding the rise of big businesses like those of Carnegie and Rockefeller?

• The decline of the railroad industry

• The increase in telegraph usage

• The lack of technological advancements

• The influence of monopolies and trusts

Which invention allowed businesses to operate away from waterways and stay open 24 hours?

• The steam engine

• The electric light bulb

• The telegraph

• The telephone

Which of the following was NOT a technological advancement mentioned in the video?

• Steam engine

• Electric light bulb

• Telephone

• Telegraph

What was the primary purpose of Ellis Island during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• A tourist attraction

• An immigration processing center

• A military base

• A trade hub

Which group primarily entered the United States through Angel Island?

• European immigrants

• South American immigrants

• Asian immigrants

• African immigrants

What was the main focus of the American Federation of Labor under Samuel Gompers?

• Unskilled labor

• Child labor

• Agricultural workers

• Skilled workforce

Why did business owners have an advantage over workers during the influx of immigrants?

• Immigrants demanded higher wages

• Workers had strong union support

• There were more jobs than workers

• There was a surplus of available labor

What was a key reason for the development of labor unions in the US?

• To increase immigration

• To support business monopolies

• To advocate for better working conditions

• To promote technological advancements