US Crash Course: American Industrialization

What was the main factor that contributed to American industrialization after the Civil War?

• The introduction of a national currency

• The boost in telegraph communication

• The birth of the transcontinental railway

• All of the above

Which of the following resources played a crucial role in American industrial boom?

• Coal

• Iron

• Oil

• All of the above

What was the population growth of the United States from 1870 to 1900?

• 20 million

• 36 million

• 40 million

• 76 million

Which city became the center of commerce and finance in the United States?

• New York City

• Chicago

• Cleveland

• Pittsburgh

What role did the American government play in economic growth?

• Putting up high tariffs

• Giving massive land grants to railroads

• Putting Native Americans on reservations

• All of the above

What was the key to John D. Rockefeller's success?

• Ruthlessly buying up rivals

• Controlling 90% of the U.S. oil industry

• Driving up the price of gasoline

• All of the above

What were some of the negative effects of industrialization on workers?

• Job insecurity

• Depressions and economic downturns

• Long working hours with no benefits

• All of the above

Which union was the first national union in the United States?

• Knights of Labor

• American Federation of Labor

• International Workers of the World

• None of the above

What was the main argument of Social Darwinism?

• Corporations should not be regulated by the government

• Poor people are poor due to evolutionary flaws

• Competition is necessary for economic growth

• Unions are detrimental to the economy

What did unions in the late 19th century fight for?

• Better pay

• Shorter working hours

• Improved safety conditions

• All of the above