Industrialization, Immigration,&Urbanization Review

The increase in the development of new uses for ​ (a)   led to a period of industrial growth during the late 1800s.

• natural resources
• urban areas
• advertising
• government spending
• labor resources

The Interstate Commerce Act is significant to history because it was the first time (a)   began to regulate a ​ (b)   .

• the U.S. government
• industry
• governor of Missouri
• hiring practices
• Andrew Carnegie
• steel mill
• Mr. Haikey
• test question
• John D. Rockefeller
• oil refinery

How did new inventions and developments in the late 19th century change the way people worked?

• New inventions decreased the number of jobs, which made it more difficult for women to find work.

• New processes helped make it possible to make larger quantities of goods in a shorter amount of time.

• New developments reduced the flexibility of manufacturers to decide where to locate their plants.

• New workers made it possible to fire old workers.

Which of the following was true of railroad workers?

• Most railroad workers were paid high wages.

• Most railroad workers were limited to an eight-hour workday.

• Railroad workers endured harsh conditions and frequent accidents.

• Immigrant railroad workers earned as much money as the other workers.

​ ​ (a)   describes the concept of Social Darwinism, which led to a favorable climate for industry in the late 1800s?

• A strong work ethic could make a person successful
• Heavy involvement of government in business
• A negative view of entrepreneurship held by soci
• A negative view of business held by society
• The belief that people could not improve

Choose whether each description is associated with Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, J.P. Morgan, or Cornelius Vanderbilt. the following

• J.P. Morgan

• Improved interstate transportation making it quicker and more efficient.

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

• Improved your overall knowledge and understand of American History during the first semester.

• John D. Rockefeller

• Specialized in mergers and acquisitions backed by experience in banking.

• Mr. Haikey

• Controlled the U.S. Oil industry by utilizing trusts.

• Andrew Carnegie

• Used both horizontal and vertical integration as main business practice to dominate the steel industry.

What is the first thing that immigrants at Ellis Island encountered once they got off the ship?

• A warm meal

• Intense discussion with government officals.

• A medical check.

• A hot shower and change of clothes.

Which of the following is a pull factor that drew immigrants to settle in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• Religious Persecution

• War

• Lack of Democracy

• More Employment Opportunities

Which of the following is a push factor that drew immigrants away from their native country to the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• land shortages

• promise of a better life

• free land

• liberty

What impact did nativism have on immigrants in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s?​ (a)  

• Discrimination
• Excellent working conditions
• Paid vacation
• Minimum Wage
• Health Insurance
• Relocation allowence
• Relocation allowance