Chapter 12 Industrialism

What was a major factor that contributed to the U.S. transforming into an industrial powerhouse during the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• Lack of natural resources

• High immigration rates

• Government control over businesses

• Slow technological growth

The term "Gross National Product (GNP)" refers to:

• The total value of goods produced in one factory

• The total value of all goods and services produced by a country

• The number of new businesses created in a year

• The number of jobs created in a specific industry

In a free enterprise system:

• The government heavily regulates businesses

• There is minimal government interference in business

• Only large corporations can compete

• Entrepreneurs are discouraged from starting businesses

What is an entrepreneur?

• A government official

• A worker in a factory

• A person who starts a business

• A company employee

Which of the following is a natural resource that fueled industrial growth?

• Steel

• Electricity

• Coal

• Railroads

The immigration boom in the late 1800s and early 1900s contributed to:

• A decline in population

• A surplus of workers for factories

• A decrease in industrial production

• Fewer job opportunities in cities

Who invented the typewriter, revolutionizing communication and business practices?

• Thomas Edison

• Nikola Tesla

• George Eastman

• Christopher Sholes

Which invention is Gustavus Swift known for?

• The transatlantic telegraph cable

• The refrigerated railroad car

• The phonograph

• The telephone

What is Thomas Edison credited with inventing in 1879?

• The electric motor

• The incandescent light bulb

• The automobile

• The telegraph

What type of electrical current did Thomas Edison support during the 'War of Currents'?

• Alternating current (AC)

• Direct current (DC)

• Hybrid current

• Solar current