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WorksheetsCh.20 sec.1-3Quizizz
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 19mins
What kinds of things did railroads transport both during and after the Civil War?
Only troops and supplies
Gold, silver, cows, and raw materials
Only raw materials to factories
Only passengers
Why would the Southern railroads adopting the Northern gauges be important?
To increase the speed of trains
To allow trains to ride on the same tracks
To reduce the cost of travel
To improve the comfort of passengers
What did George Westinghouse invent, and how was it better than what was before?
The steam engine, which was faster
The electric train, which was quieter
The air brake, which helped stop all the cars at once
The diesel engine, which was more efficient
What did George Pullman create for railroad travel?
Dining cars
Railway sleeping cars
Observation decks
Freight cars
How did James Hill get farmers to use his rail line?
By offering free tickets
By providing luxury services
By buying seed and equipment
By reducing travel time
Why would many train lines be bad for business?
because they were too crowded
because they were too expensive
because there wasn’t enough travel to keep them busy
because they were too slow
What were rebates used for in the railroad industry?
To increase ticket prices
To keep certain customers on one company’s line
To reduce travel time
To expand rail networks
How did pools help the railroad companies?
By reducing the number of trains
By dividing up business and fixing prices higher
By increasing competition
By lowering operational costs
What was the impact of pooling on farmers during this time?
It lowered their costs
It caused higher prices for farmers
It improved their profits
It provided better rail services
What did the Bessemer Process allow for?
Cheaper production of textiles
Stronger steel at a cheaper cost
Faster train travel
Improved coal mining techniques
Which city was known as the Steel Capital of the United States?
Chicago, Illinois
Detroit, Michigan
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cleveland, Ohio
What was happening to the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers during this time?
They were drying up
They were being polluted with industrial waste
They were being used for fishing
They were being dammed for electricity
How did Andrew Carnegie use vertical integration in his business practices?
By focusing only on steel production
By controlling all aspects of the steel-making process
By investing in foreign markets
By reducing labor costs
What was the “Gospel of Wealth”?
The idea that the rich should hoard their wealth
The idea that the rich should help the poor and improve society
The idea that wealth should be distributed equally
The idea that wealth is a sign of divine favor
Why did small-town factories begin to close down?
They were too expensive to operate
They couldn’t compete with big factories that could ship products cheaply
They lacked skilled labor
They were outdated
What is a corporation?
A corporation is a business owned by investors who buy stocks to own a portion of it.
A corporation is a business owned by a single individual.
A corporation is a non-profit organization.
A corporation is a government entity.
Why is it easier for stockholders to own a business than one small business owner?
Stockholders face less risks in general
Stockholders have more control over the business decisions.
Stockholders are always guaranteed profits.
Stockholders do not need to invest any money.
What is JP Morgan known for?
Banking and business practices.
Inventing the telephone.
Creating the first automobile.
Developing the first computer.
What is John D. Rockefeller known for?
Refining oil and making it usable.
Inventing the light bulb.
Creating the first airplane.
Developing the first personal computer.
What did Rockefeller do to get rid of competition? (two things)
He would buy them out and drive prices down until others went out of business.
He would collaborate with competitors.
He would increase prices to drive others out.
He would ignore the competition.
What percentage of oil refining did the Standard Oil Trust control in the US?
95%
50%
75%
30%
What is a free enterprise system?
An economy where businesses are owned by private citizens.
An economy controlled entirely by the government.
An economy where businesses are owned by foreign investors.
An economy with no private ownership.
What are two arguments AGAINST trusts/monopolies? (select 2)
They reduce competition
They increase competition and innovation.
They lower prices for consumers.
They provide more job opportunities.
New companies struggle to start up.
What are two arguments FOR trusts/monopolies?
They bring lower production costs.
They increase competition and innovation.
They reduce consumer choice.
They lead to higher prices for consumers.
They brought better quality of life for millions.
What is a patent?
A patent is a license for a new invention.
A patent is a type of stock in the Standard Oil Trust
A patent is a railway ticket.
A patent is a business license.
What did Cyrus Field invent?
He invented the telephone, allowing faster communication.
He laid cables on ocean floor for a communication line.
He invented the electric power plant, providing electricity.
He invented the typewriter, improving business communication.
What did Alexander Graham Bell invent?
He invented the refrigerator, preserving food longer.
He invented the typewriter, improving business communication.
He invented the 'talking machine' or telephone, allowing effective communication.
He invented the automobile, providing personal transportation.
How did Thomas Edison come up with all his ideas?
He worked alone in his laboratory.
He had a group of people/teams of experts.
He traveled the world for inspiration.
He read many books on inventions.
What did Thomas Edison invent?
He invented the electric power plant, paving the way for 'electric power'.
He invented the typewriter, improving communication.
He invented the moving assembly line, increasing efficiency.
He invented the airplane, making travel quicker.
What did Gustavus Swift invent?
He invented the typewriter, improving business communication.
He invented the refrigerator, allowing longer storage of food.
He invented the automobile, providing personal transportation.
He invented the telephone, allowing effective communication.
What did Christopher Sholes invent?
He invented the electric power plant, providing electricity.
He invented the typewriter, improving communication.
He invented the moving assembly line, increasing efficiency.
He invented the airplane, making travel quicker.
What did Elijah McCoy invent?
A device that oiled engines automatically, used in railroad engines and factories.
The electric power plant, providing electricity.
The moving assembly line, increasing efficiency.
The typewriter, improving business communication.
Who invented the automobile?
Thomas Edison
Alexander Graham Bell
Henry Ford
Orville & Wilbur Wright
Many people contributed to the process
What did Henry Ford invent?
The electric power plant, providing electricity.
The moving assembly line, making workers more efficient.
The typewriter, improving business communication.
The airplane, making travel quicker.
What were attitudes like toward automobiles at first? How did they catch on?
People loved them immediately for their speed.
People were indifferent, but they became popular due to advertising.
People saw them as a joke, but they caught on due to the freedom they provided.
People were afraid of them, but they caught on due to safety improvements.
What did Orville & Wilbur Wright invent?
They invented the electric power plant, providing electricity.
They invented the moving assembly line, increasing efficiency.
They invented the 'flying machine' or plane, making travel quicker and easier.
They invented the typewriter, improving business communication.
