US History Unit 1

Some Captains of Industry/Robber Barons gained their wealth by getting patents. What is a patent?

• A form of transportation for the distribution of goods

• A machine that is able to mass produce products

• A government license that provides a person the right to his/her invention--like a copyright for inventions

• A method of reducing production costs

founded the Standard Oil Company, which came to dominate the oil industry and made him one of the wealthiest people in history.

• Andrew Carnegie
• Henry Ford
• J.P. Morgan
• John D. Rockefeller

A principle or standard that a person or group tries to achieve.

• Democracy

• Ideals

• Equality

• Rights

was a powerful banker and financier who organized major business deals and helped stabilize the U.S. financial system during a crisis

• George Soros
• J.P. Morgan
• Warren Buffett
• Henry Ford

What was the main goal of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution?

• Promote nativism

• Expand westward

• Improve working conditions

• Increase immigration

Which of the following best describes a PULL factor for immigration?

• Religious persecution

• Famine

• Job opportunities

• Natural disasters

Why would people go on strike?

• To demand better working conditions

• To demand for more money

• To demand to work less hours

• All of these are correct

What is a robber barron?

• A term used to describe medieval knights.
• A famous historical figure known for philanthropy.
• A wealthy and unscrupulous businessman from the late 19th century.
• A type of financial institution from the 20th century.

The state of having the same privileges, rights, status, and opportunities as others.

• Democracy

• Ideals

• Equality

• Rights

a group of workers organized to protect their interests

• labor union

• rap group

• class at school