ch 12 (5-10)

Front

Which of the following terms is most closely associated with the mass production technique that revolutionized the industrial age? Corporation, Trust, Assembly line, Monopoly

Back

Assembly line

Front

Which industries grew as the railroad system expanded? What did each industry contribute to the expansion? Options: Steel industry, providing materials for tracks and trains; Coal industry, supplying fuel for locomotives; Timber industry, offering wood for railroad ties; All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

How did the inventions of the late 1800s improve business practices?

Back

By increasing production efficiency and reducing costs

Front

Why do you think the telephone had an even greater impact on communications than the telegraph did?

Back

The telephone allowed for real-time voice communication, making it more personal and immediate.

Front

Why did industry depend on such a diverse pool of workers, including women, children, and immigrants?

Back

To reduce labor costs and increase profits

Front

Many native-born Americans opposed immigration because:

Back

They believed immigrants would take jobs away from native-born citizens.

Front

How did new forms of transportation and bridges contribute to the rise of suburbs?

Back

They made commuting easier and faster, encouraging people to live farther from city centers.

Front

How did the lack of laws regulating railroads favor the railroad barons and hurt workers?

Back

It allowed railroad barons to exploit workers without consequences.

Front

Why is the light bulb considered Edison’s most important invention?

Back

It revolutionized indoor lighting and extended productive hours.

Front

Immigrants to the United States often lived in neighborhoods with others of the same nationality because:

Back

They wanted to maintain their cultural identity and support network.