SSUSH 11A: Effects of Railroad, Steel and Oil Industries

Who were key entrepreneurs that built vast corporations changing the business landscape in the early 20th century?

• Andrew Carnegie and J.D. Rockefeller

• Henry Ford and Thomas Edison

• Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse

• Alexander Graham Bell and Samuel Morse

What allowed big businesses to control production and prices in the market?

• Globalization

• Forming trusts and monopolies

• Social media marketing

• E-commerce

What technological advancements supported twenty-four hour factory operation?

• Renewable energy sources

• Internet and digital platforms

• New technologies for instant communication

• Artificial intelligence

Who filled the labor force in the United States during the period of economic growth?

• Skilled European artisans

• Large immigrant populations

• Automated machines

• Remote workers

What was the main reason labor unions emerged in the United States?

• To promote global trade

• To address the nation's growing labor concerns

• To support technological innovation

• To increase worker salaries to match CEOs

Which industry impacted the economy significantly after the Civil War?

• Railroad

• Automobile

• Telecommunications

• Information Technology

How much did the United States expand its railroad tracks from 1865 to 1900?

• From 35,000 miles to over 193,000 miles

• From 10,000 miles to over 150,000 miles

• From 20,000 miles to over 100,000 miles

• From 50,000 miles to over 200,000 miles

What made the expansion of railroads possible?

• The mass production of steel rails

• The development of electric trains

• The discovery of coal mines

• The invention of the steam engine

Which company produced more steel than any other in the world?

• Ford Steel

• Carnegie Steel

• Bethlehem Steel

• U.S. Steel

What was linked to the growing railroad industry in the late 19th century?

• Coal mining

• Oil production

• Cotton farming

• Silicon chip manufacturing