A.P. U.S. 7.7

What was a primary goal of Frederick Taylor's scientific management principles?

• To increase worker wages through collective bargaining.

• To maximize efficiency by analyzing and optimizing worker movements.

• To promote worker satisfaction through improved working conditions.

• To encourage customization and variety in manufactured products.

How did the widespread adoption of Henry Ford's assembly line manufacturing technique impact the economy?

• It led to a decrease in the overall production of consumer goods.

• It significantly increased the cost of automobiles and other manufactured products.

• It made consumer goods, such as automobiles, more affordable and accessible.

• It required workers to be highly skilled in multiple manufacturing tasks.

The increasing availability of electricity and household appliances in the 1920s primarily affected which demographic group by providing more free time?

• Factory workers

• Farmers

• Women in the home

• Business executives

What was a notable characteristic of the Model T Ford's production and availability?

• It was available in a wide range of colors and customizable features.

• Its production was limited to ensure exclusivity and high market value.

• It was standardized, with all parts being identical, and primarily available in black.

• It required specialized tools and parts, making repairs difficult for the average owner.

What was a primary impact of the increased affordability of the Model-T Ford on American life?

• It led to a decreased reliance on oil.

• It significantly improved personal mobility for many Americans.

• It caused a decline in the use of the telephone.

• It primarily benefited only the wealthiest citizens.

How did the widespread adoption of radio broadcasting contribute to American culture?

• It led to the decline of national news organizations.

• It fostered a greater awareness of regional cultures and helped spread national culture.

• It primarily promoted classical music genres.

• It reduced the need for face-to-face communication.

Charles Lindbergh gained national fame for what achievement?

• Directing the first feature-length film.

• Founding a major broadcasting company.

• Completing the first transatlantic flight.

• Composing popular country music.

Which film, directed by D.W. Griffith, is noted for its controversial glorification of the Ku Klux Klan and its role in the organization's resurgence?

• The Jazz Singer

• Grand Ole Opry

• The Birth of a Nation

• The Clansman

What significant technological advancement in cinema was introduced with "The Jazz Singer"?

• The use of multiple reels for longer films.

• The incorporation of synchronized sound, making it the first "talkie."

• The development of color film.

• The ability to broadcast films directly to homes.