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Industrialization involves changing from an agricultural/farming society to a ______ society. Choose the best answer a.much larger b.manufacturing c.rural d. nomadic |
The best answer is b. manufacturing. Industrialization is the process of transforming the economy of a nation or region from a focus on agriculture to a reliance on manufacturing. Mechanized methods of mass production are an essential component of this transition. Industrialization is usually associated with a greater average income and improved living standards |
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2. What is division of labor? a. When jobs become more difficult than before b. When many different jobs are combined c. When large jobs are broken into smaller ones and each job is done by a separate group of people d. All of the above |
The correct answer is c. When large jobs are broken into smaller ones and each job is done by a separate group of people. Division of labor is the separation of a work process into a number of tasks, with each task performed by a separate person or group of persons. It is often applied to systems of mass production and is one of the basic organizing principles of the assembly line. Division of labor can increase productive efficiency, reduce production costs, and improve living standards. |
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The Industrial Revolution began in______ a. England b. FRance c. The United States d. Germany |
The correct answer is a. England. The Industrial Revolution was the process of change from an agrarian and handicraft economy to one dominated by industry and machine manufacturing. The process began in Britain in the 18th century and from there spread to other parts of the world. Britain had a long history of producing textiles, iron, and coal, and it also had the advantage of political stability, a large domestic market, and a favorable legal system for business and innovation. |
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The Industrial Revolution resulted in____ a.the collapse of the farming industry b.increased connection between cities and farms c.the growth of cities d.b and c are true |
The correct answer is d. b and c are true. The Industrial Revolution resulted in both increased connection between cities and farms and the growth of cities. The development of new transportation systems, such as railways, canals, and roads, facilitated the movement of goods and people between urban and rural areas. The expansion of trade and commerce also created a demand for more agricultural products, such as cotton, wool, and food crops. At the same time, the Industrial Revolution stimulated the growth of cities, as many people migrated from the countryside to seek employment in factories and other urban industries |
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Andrew Carnegie believed the wealthy should______
Choose the best answer a. Cut the salaries of their employees b. Run for political office c. Start as many companies as possible d. Give their money to charitable organizations |
The best answer is d. Give their money to charitable organizations. Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-born American industrialist who led the expansion of the steel industry in the late 19th century. He was also one of the most important philanthropists of his era, giving away over $350 million (roughly $6.5 billion in 2024) to various causes and institutions. He wrote an influential essay called The Gospel of Wealth in 1889, in which he argued that the rich have a moral duty to use their wealth for the benefit of society |
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_____explains the success of Carnegie Steel a.High demand for steel b.Carnegie's determination to learn more and more about the steel industry c.Carnegie's commitment to keeping costs low and profits profits high d.All of the above |
Answer: D. All of the above |
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The oil industry in the U.S. grew in the 1800s because_____
a.the electric industry collapsed b.the discovery of oil in California caused many people to move there to get rich c.Many industries needed oil for fuel d.The president of the United States said investing in oil was good for the country |
The oil industry in the U.S. grew in the 1800s because c) many industries needed oil for fuel. The principal product of the oil in the 19th century was kerosene, which quickly replaced whale oil for illuminating purposes in the United States. |
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_____was ruled by the U.S. government to be a monopoly a. British Petroleum b. Sinclair Oil c. Standard Oil d. American Oil |
The correct answer is c. Standard Oil. The U.S. government used the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 to break up John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Company in 1911, after finding that it had abused its economic power and monopolized the oil industry |
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The act passed by Congress in 1890 that attempted to end monopolies in the U.S. was_______ a. The Pendleton Act b. Sherman Antitrust Act c. The Northwest Ordinance d. The Equal Opportunities Act |
The correct answer is b. Sherman Antitrust Act. This was the first legislation enacted by the U.S. Congress to curb concentrations of power that interfere with trade and reduce economic competition. It was named for Senator John Sherman of Ohio, who was an expert on the regulation of commerce. The act authorized the federal government to institute proceedings against trusts and other combinations that restrained trade or commerce among the states or with foreign nations. The act also made it illegal to attempt to monopolize any part of trade or commerce in the United States |
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True or False: The Union Pacific Railroad and the Central Pacific Railroad,when put together, formed a transcontinental railroad. |
The answer is True. The Union Pacific Railroad and the Central Pacific Railroad, when put together, formed a transcontinental railroad that connected the United States from east to west |
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Fill in the blank : Labor unions would use_______ as a way to negotiate better working conditions with peoples' employers |
Answer: collective bargaining
Labor unions would use collective bargaining as a way to negotiate better working conditions with peoples’ employers. |
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______refers to the ability of factories to produce a large number of goods for profit. |
Answer: mass production Mass production refers to the ability of factories to produce a large number of goods for profit. |
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The Industrial Revolution was a time period of _______ meaning it was a time period when new ideas, methods, and inventions were developed |
Answer: Innovation The Industrial Revolution was a time period of innovation, meaning it was a time period when new ideas, methods, and inventions were developed |
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_____took place during the Industrial Revolution. The populations of cities dramatically increased. |
Answer: urbanization Urbanization took place during the Industrial Revolution. The populations of cities dramatically increased. |
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John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil was the example of a______,or a company that controls an entire industry. |
Answer: Monopoly John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil was the example of a monopoly,or a company that controls an entire industry. |
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Inventors get_______ to prevent other inventors from taking thedesigns or copying their inventions |
Answer: patent Inventors get patent to prevent other inventors from taking thedesigns or copying their inventions |
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During the Industrial Revolution, more farms started producing crops for ______ or for the purposes of making money. |
Answer: profit
During the Industrial Revolution, more farms started producing crops for profit or for the purposes of making money. |
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The United States economy believes in _______, very little government involvement in private business |
Answer: Laissez-faire capitalism The United States economy believes in Laissez-faire capitalism, or very little government involvement in private business |
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Samuel F.B. Morse invented the____, which sent electronic messages through wire using something called Morse Code. |
Answer: telegraph
Samuel F.B. Morse invented the telegraph, which sent electronicmessages through wire using something called Morse Code. |
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The refusal to work is known as a _____, a common method duringthe 1800s to call attention to unfair working conditions. |
Answer: strike The refusal to work is known as a strike, a common method duringthe 1800s to call attention to unfair working conditions. |
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A group of companies owned by a much larger company is known as a____ |
Answer: conglomerate A group of companies owned by a much larger company is known as a conglomerate |
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The ______ is a cheap process of melting coal and iron together to create steel |
Answer: Bessemer process The Bessemer process is a cheap process of melting coal and iron together to create steel |
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Industrial Revolution overall was a period of _______which saw the transition of countries from having agricultural economies tohaving economies that relied more on factories to produce goods. |
Answer: Industrialization Industrial Revolution overall was a period of industrialization which saw the transition of countries from having agricultural economies tohaving economies that relied more on factories to produce goods. a |
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Many goods were produced during the Industrial Revolution due to_______, in which different workers were responsible for different tasks within a factory setting |
Answer: division of labor Many goods were produced during the Industrial Revolution due to division of labor, in which different workers were responsible for different tasks within a factory setting |
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Before the Industrial Revolution, many farmers were______ farmers; meaning, they produced only what they needed to survive and didnot sell crops or other goods to make profit. |
Answer: subsistence Before the Industrial Revolution, many farmers were subsistence farmers; meaning, they produced only what they needed to survive and did not sell crops or other goods to make profit. |
