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Chapter 12 Industrialization Test

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following factors helped lead to a period of industrial growth during the late 1800s?
a)
the increase in the cost of hiring labor
b)
the increase in the development of new uses for natural resources
c)
the decline in government spending for business and innovation
2.
In the late 1800s, which of the following resources played a significant role in the building of businesses? Select the 3 correct answers
a)
Coal
b)
Oil
c)
Iron
d)
Cotton
e)
Wheat
3.
In the late 1800s, what stronger material was produced from iron using the Bessemer process?
a)
Copper
b)
Steel
c)
Aluminum
4.
(True/False) The invention of the light bulb is credited to Thomas Edison.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
How did new inventions and developments in the late 19th century change the way people worked?
a)
New technology led to an increase in the average workweek by roughly 10 hours.
b)
New developments reduced the flexibility of manufacturers to decide where to locate their plants.
c)
New inventions decreased the number of jobs, which made it more difficult for women to find work.
6.
How did Cornelius Vanderbilt improve the expansion of the railroads?
a)
By inventing a new type of locomotive
b)
By establishing a network of horse-drawn carriages for transportation
c)
By consolidating multiple smaller railroads into one large network
7.
How did the growth of the railroads affect the economy?
a)
Growth helped lead to an increase in product specialization.
b)
Growth reduced the interdependence between cities and towns.
c)
Growth reduced the size of cities as people left to work on farms.
8.
Why were members of the Granger movement upset with railroads in the late 19th century? Select 2 Correct Answers
a)
Excessive rates charged by railroads for transporting agricultural goods
b)
Discriminatory pricing practices favoring large corporations over small farmers
c)
Lack of safety regulations on trains leading to frequent accidents
d)
Failure of railroads to expand their networks into rural areas
9.
What was the purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887?
a)
To regulate the production of goods in factories
b)
To regulate trade and transportation between states
c)
To promote immigration and settlement in the western territories
10.
Which ideologies allowed for big business to grow in the late 1800s? Select 2 Correct Answers
a)
Communism
b)
Marxism
c)
Laissez-faire capitalism
d)
Socialism
e)
Social Darwinism
11.
What is a monopoly?
a)
When there are numerous sellers and buyers competing
b)
When the government controls all businesses within an industry
c)
When one company has control over an industry's production, pricing, and labor wages
12.
Which of the following correctly describes the working conditions that most workers faced in the late 1800s?
a)
Safe environments with few accidents
b)
equal pay for men and women
c)
long hours with low pay
13.
Why did workers form unions?
a)
to decrease wages
b)
to increase working hours
c)
to improve working conditions
14.
What is the primary difference between craft unions and industrial unions?
a)
Craft unions focus on skilled workers in specific trades, while industrial unions represent all workers regardless of their skill level or trade
b)
Craft unions are organized by employers, while industrial unions are organized by employees
c)
Craft unions advocate for higher wages, while industrial unions advocate for better working conditions
15.
What was a common outcome of many strikes during the late 1800s in the United States?
a)
Most strikes resulted in significant improvements in wages and working conditions for workers.
b)
Strikes were generally supported by the government and led to immediate changes in labor laws.
c)
Many strikes were met with resistance from employers and ended without achieving their goals.
16.
How did big businesses sometimes use the Sherman Antitrust Act against unions?
a)
To collaborate with unions and address labor concerns together.
b)
To accuse unions of engaging in activities that affected interstate trade
c)
To seek assistance from the government in resolving labor disputes.
17.

Which Captain of Industry was known for dominating the Steel Industry?

a)

Andrew Carnegie

b)

J.P. Morgan

c)

John D. Rockefeller

18.

Which Captain of Industry was known for dominating the banking industry?

a)

Andrew Carnegie

b)

J.P. Morgan

c)

John D. Rockefeller

19.

Which Captain of Industry was known for dominating Standard Oil?

a)

Andrew Carnegie

b)

J.P. Morgan

c)

John D. Rockefeller

20.

What ruthless business practice was Andrew Carnegie known for?

a)

Used Horizontal and Vertical Integration to dominate the market

b)

Created Holding companies to buy up competitors stocks and merge businesses

c)

Forms trusts to merge separate companies as one

21.

What ruthless business practice was J.P. Morgan known for?

a)

Used Horizontal and Vertical Integration to dominate the market

b)

Created Holding companies to buy up competitors stocks and merge businesses

c)

Forms trusts to merge separate companies as one

22.

What ruthless business practice was John D. Rockefeller known for?

a)

Used Horizontal and Vertical Integration to dominate the market

b)

Created Holding companies to buy up competitors stocks and merge businesses

c)

Forms trusts to merge separate companies as one

23.

Which of the following arguments view the Captains of Industry as being Robber Barons?

Select 2 correct answers.

a)

They put their fortunes toward the public good.

b)

They took advantage of workers and consumers.

c)

They profited unfairly by squeezing out competitors.

d)

They helped to make the economy more productive.

24.

Which of the following arguments are AGAINST the Captains of Industry for being Robber Barons?

Select 2 correct answers.

a)

They put their fortunes toward the public good.

b)

They took advantage of workers and consumers.

c)

They profited unfairly by squeezing out competitors.

d)

They helped to make the economy more productive.

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