Unit 5-Industrialization & Progressive

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How did Railroads impact the economy during this time?

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Moved raw materials (steel, lumber, coal) to factories

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Why was steel so important? What was it used for?

Back

Strong. Used for bridges, railways, nails, & skyscrapers 

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What is the heaviest land animal in North America? Options: Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo, Hippopotamus

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Buffalo

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Who was Andrew Carnegie? (1835-1919)

Back

Immigrant from Scotland, donated $ to libraries

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Define a monopoly.

Back

A company controls all or most of businesses in an industry.

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Describe John D. Rockefeller.

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Owned Standard Oil Company 

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Which statement is not true about new inventions? Gas tractors-farmers produce more-people worked in city, Factories grew & were more efficient, Daily life was easier, People's jobs did not change.

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People's jobs did not change.

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What were two Communication Advancements of the time? 1870-1920: TransAtlantic telegraph & Telephone, Radio & TV, Telegram & Pony Express

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TransAtlantic telegraph & Telephone

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Why was Thomas Edison such a big deal? Options: Great Scientist-cured Polio, Great Inventor - improved electric light, Great Doctor - invented liver transplant, Great Teacher - taught social studies

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Great Inventor - improved electric light

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How was mass production of products a good thing? Options: Made it easier to own companies & build corporations, It organized labor in the factories, Made products cheaper & more available, Made communication easier

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Made products cheaper & more available