Conflicts and Changes in U.S. History

What were the conflicts between the settlers and the native people they encountered?

• Peaceful coexistence

• Trade agreements

• Cultural exchanges

• Conflicts over land and resources

Should we regard the great industrialists of this era as “Captains of Industry” or “Robber Barons?”

• Philanthropists

• Captains of Industry

• Robber Barons

• Political leaders

How did the U.S. expand westward and then overseas?

• Through peaceful negotiations

• By purchasing land and military conquests

• By forming alliances

• Through cultural assimilation

How did the U.S. profoundly change because of the Civil War?

• It became a monarchy

• It abolished slavery

• It expanded its territory

• It formed new alliances

How has the power of the President grown since 1900?

• It has decreased significantly

• It has remained the same

• It has grown with increased executive powers

• It has shifted to Congress

What were the main motivations behind the U.S. westward expansion?

• Desire for new trade routes

• Search for gold and resources

• Escape from political persecution

• Establishing new religious communities

How did industrialization impact urban development in the U.S.?

• Led to the decline of cities

• Caused a decrease in population

• Spurred rapid urban growth

• Resulted in rural expansion

What role did technological advancements play in the U.S. economic growth during the 19th century?

• They had no significant impact

• They slowed down economic growth

• They facilitated industrial expansion

• They led to increased agricultural focus

The economic growth demonstrated by this recruitment letter was primarily the result of -

• the passage of strict federal labor laws

• the abolition of the slave trade

• the expansion of the cottage industry system

• the new production methods of industrialization

Andrew Carnegie

• Oil

• Steel

• Finance

• Railroads