American History Quiz

What was the need for the South's move toward industrialization after the Civil War?

• To increase agricultural production

• To improve transportation systems

• To rebuild the economy

• To expand territorial boundaries

What challenges did settlers face when settling the Great Plains?

• Lack of water resources

• Cultural perspectives

• Harsh weather conditions

• High taxes

Who was a notable industrial capitalist during the Gilded Age?

• Thomas Edison

• John D. Rockefeller

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Henry T. Ford

What role did labor unions play in the Progressive Era?

• They increased taxes

• They changed working conditions

• They promoted agricultural development

• They expanded territorial boundaries

Which inventor contributed to American society during the Gilded Age?

• Andrew Carnegie

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Henry T. Ford

What was the impact of entrepreneurs like Andrew Carnegie on American society?

• They improved transportation

• They influenced economic policies

• They contributed to industrial growth

• They expanded agricultural lands

What was one cause of the Spanish-American War?

• Expansion of railroads

• Imperialism

• Economic disparity

• Labor strikes

What was a consequence of the Spanish-American War?

• Expansion of the U.S. territory

• Decrease in immigration

• Increase in agricultural production

• Decline in industrial growth

What was a challenge faced by immigrants entering the U.S. through Ellis Island?

• Language barriers

• High taxes

• Lack of jobs

• Cultural integration

What was a major goal of the Progressive Era?

• Expansion of the U.S. territory

• Women's suffrage

• Increase in agricultural production

• Development of new technologies