U.S. History: EOC Flashback Exercise Unit 6: Industrialization, Urbanization, and the West

1. George Westinghouse and Thomas Edison are connected in which of the following ways? Their inventions made it easier for businesses to communicate on a broader scale. They both made important strides in inventing ways to harness the power of electricity. Edison invented the first telephone and Westinghouse later improved on his invention. Edison discovered electricity and Westinghouse figured out a way for factories to use it.

2. Which of the following men became rich and powerful as the leading steel manufacturer of the Industrial Age? Andrew Carnegie Cornelius Vanderbilt John D. Rockefeller John Pierpont Morgan

3. Which of the following was a problem faced by farmers in the late 1800s? Falling railroad prices interfered with their ability to ship products. High farm prices caused financial problems because few people could afford their products. Overproduction of agricultural products led to falling farm prices and made it hard to make a profit. Because there was too much money in circulation, it was impossible for farmers to get the price they needed for their goods.

4. Between the late 1860s and the early 1900s, which of the following best describes the changes that occurred in urban population? The number of African-Americans living in the inner city of northern urban areas more than doubled. Many farmers migrated to the cities, while foreign immigrants did not start to come until after 1900. Urban areas of the North became culturally diverse as more immigrants arrived. The middle class declined as people tended to be either rich businessmen or poor laborers.

5. Which of the following would be most supported by a nativist? “Since the U.S. is supposed to be the land of the free and the country of opportunity, then let all those who desire freedom and a better life come to the United States.” “Immigration is bad for this country. Immigrants take jobs that otherwise would go to those born here.” “Cultural diversity is a good thing. It is our differences and the way foreigners hold onto their traditional ways that make our nation great.” “God bless the Irish, the German, and the Italian immigrant. Give them a home here, I say. But blast the Chinese! Keep them out by all means!”

6. Which of the following contributed to the rise of unions? increased number of workers in urban areas child unemployment unsafe farming techniques government policies giving more power to the workers

7. How did the public often perceive unions as a result of events like the Haymarket Riot and the Homestead Strike? The unions were viewed as champions of the common man. The unions were viewed as victims of harsh treatment by employers. The unions were viewed as promoting violence and anarchy. The unions were viewed as being treated unfairly by the government.

8. The government’s role in early labor disputes can best be described as supportive of business. supportive of workers. neutral and uninterested. supporting unions.

1. George Westinghouse and Thomas Edison are connected in which of the following ways? Their inventions made it easier for businesses to communicate on a broader scale. They both made important strides in inventing ways to harness the power of electricity. Edison invented the first telephone and Westinghouse later improved on his invention. Edison discovered electricity and Westinghouse figured out a way for factories to use it.

2. Which of the following men became rich and powerful as the leading steel manufacturer of the Industrial Age? Andrew Carnegie Cornelius Vanderbilt John D. Rockefeller John Pierpont Morgan

3. Which of the following was a problem faced by farmers in the late 1800s? Falling railroad prices interfered with their ability to ship products. High farm prices caused financial problems because few people could afford their products. Overproduction of agricultural products led to falling farm prices and made it hard to make a profit. Because there was too much money in circulation, it was impossible for farmers to get the price they needed for their goods.

4. Between the late 1860s and the early 1900s, which of the following best describes the changes that occurred in urban population? The number of African-Americans living in the inner city of northern urban areas more than doubled. Many farmers migrated to the cities, while foreign immigrants did not start to come until after 1900. Urban areas of the North became culturally diverse as more immigrants arrived. The middle class declined as people tended to be either rich businessmen or poor laborers.

5. Which of the following would be most supported by a nativist? “Since the U.S. is supposed to be the land of the free and the country of opportunity, then let all those who desire freedom and a better life come to the United States.” “Immigration is bad for this country. Immigrants take jobs that otherwise would go to those born here.” “Cultural diversity is a good thing. It is our differences and the way foreigners hold onto their traditional ways that make our nation great.” “God bless the Irish, the German, and the Italian immigrant. Give them a home here, I say. But blast the Chinese! Keep them out by all means!”

6. Which of the following contributed to the rise of unions? increased number of workers in urban areas child unemployment unsafe farming techniques government policies giving more power to the workers

7. How did the public often perceive unions as a result of events like the Haymarket Riot and the Homestead Strike? The unions were viewed as champions of the common man. The unions were viewed as victims of harsh treatment by employers. The unions were viewed as promoting violence and anarchy. The unions were viewed as being treated unfairly by the government.

8. The government’s role in early labor disputes can best be described as supportive of business. supportive of workers. neutral and uninterested. supporting unions.

9. Which of the following laws was passed in large part due to nativism? Chinese Exclusion Act Sherman Antitrust Act Civil Rights Act Voting Rights Act

10. Someone who wanted to see farmers make more money and supported “greenbacks” would have likely been a part of what movement in the late 1800s? the abolitionist movement the Populist movement the Progressive movement the labor movement

11. The electric light bulb greatly impacted the U. S 11. The electric light bulb greatly impacted the U.S. economy in which of the following ways? It allowed people to work longer hours. It decreased the need for labor. It limited trade to only a few regions. It made it easier for women to work.

12. In general, how would “robber barons” have felt about tariffs and the Sherman Antitrust Act? They would have favored both. They would have favored tariffs, but opposed the Sherman Antitrust Act. They would have opposed both. They would have opposed tariffs, but favored the Sherman Antitrust Act.

13. Falling farm prices and increased job opportunities in city factories contributed to the rise of agri-business. the birth of textiles urbanization of American cities. a decline in immigration.

14. What impact did the nation’s railroads have on steel and other industries following the Civil War? Very little because it was almost 1900 before the first railroads were available for use in the United States. They competed with steel and forced manufacturers to become more creative. Industries thrived because railroads made it easier to ship products and materials. They hurt the steel industry by allowing builders to get iron more easily.

15. Labor unions formed primarily for the purpose of helping business owners better conduct their operations. assisting the government to draft new laws. increasing economic production and profits. organizing workers to bring about better pay and working conditions.

16. Henry Ford is best remembered for which of the following? Inventing the first automobile. Inventing the moving assembly line for use in factories. Pioneering the use of the assembly line for manufacturing automobiles. Introducing labor unions into his automobile manufacturing factories.

9. Which of the following laws was passed in large part due to nativism? Chinese Exclusion Act Sherman Antitrust Act Civil Rights Act Voting Rights Act

10. Someone who wanted to see farmers make more money and supported “greenbacks” would have likely been a part of what movement in the late 1800s? the abolitionist movement the Populist movement the Progressive movement the labor movement

11. The electric light bulb greatly impacted the U. S 11. The electric light bulb greatly impacted the U.S. economy in which of the following ways? It allowed people to work longer hours. It decreased the need for labor. It limited trade to only a few regions. It made it easier for women to work.

12. In general, how would “robber barons” have felt about tariffs and the Sherman Antitrust Act? They would have favored both. They would have favored tariffs, but opposed the Sherman Antitrust Act. They would have opposed both. They would have opposed tariffs, but favored the Sherman Antitrust Act.

13. Falling farm prices and increased job opportunities in city factories contributed to the rise of agri-business. the birth of textiles urbanization of American cities. a decline in immigration.

14. What impact did the nation’s railroads have on steel and other industries following the Civil War? Very little because it was almost 1900 before the first railroads were available for use in the United States. They competed with steel and forced manufacturers to become more creative. Industries thrived because railroads made it easier to ship products and materials. They hurt the steel industry by allowing builders to get iron more easily.

15. Labor unions formed primarily for the purpose of helping business owners better conduct their operations. assisting the government to draft new laws. increasing economic production and profits. organizing workers to bring about better pay and working conditions.

16. Henry Ford is best remembered for which of the following? Inventing the first automobile. Inventing the moving assembly line for use in factories. Pioneering the use of the assembly line for manufacturing automobiles. Introducing labor unions into his automobile manufacturing factories.