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19 Cards in this Set
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Thomas Edison revolutionized the industrial world with what invention? |
All of the Above |
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By the 1900, the United States emerged as an industrial superpower because: |
All of the Above |
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A major difference between the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor was: |
Membership in the Knights of labor was open to all workers. |
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One disadvantage for american workers of the rise of corporations was: |
Corporations now controlled the conditions and nature of work. |
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All of the following are accurate of the railroad industry EXCEPT: |
Because of its quick service, moving product by rail was much more expensive |
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Regarding the increase of female workers, most Americans believes that: |
A woman's proper role was still caring for home and family. |
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The american federation of labor was formed in the: |
1880's |
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The scribner's monthly editorial on the 1887 strikes alleged each of the following except: |
Communist infiltrators instigated the strikes |
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George Eastman is famous for inventing the: |
Camera |
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Before the industrial boom of the late 1800's |
Labor was done by artisans who controlled the pace and output of their labor. |
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The pioneer of horizontal integration was: |
John rockefeller |
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An example of vertical integration was: |
Gustavas Swifts control of all aspects of meat-packing. |
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Unlike the usage of pools, Rockefeller's system of the "Trust" differed in that: |
it was legally binding contract |
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Horatio Alger stories: |
Reinforced gospel of wealth ideas |
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During the rise of industry, the U.S witnessed a boom in: |
All of the Above |
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Identify the entrepreneur who is not properly linked to their industry. |
Gustavus Swift: railroads |
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By 1900, one-third of all manufacturing was controlled by: |
1 percent |
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Andrew Carnegie stated a differing view of Gospel of wealth by expressing that: |
The affluent class should return some of their wealth to working class communities. |
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The workplace of the late 1800's included which of the following conditions: |
All of the Above |
