ACE U. S. History- Industrial Movement
The term business monopoly can best be described as
A company that constrikes or dominates an industry
What was one major impact of industrialization in the U. S.
A rise in the standard of living
In the late 1800s rapid industrial development resulted in
An increase in the price of farm products
In the late 1800s the theory of laissez-faire capitalism was used by many industrialists to
Argue against government regulation of business practices
What was the primary goal of the Dawes Act of 1887 regarding Native American Indians
Assimilating Native American Indians into mainstream American life
During the late 19th century, which practices were used by employers against workers?
Blacklists and yellow dog contracts
During the late 1800s major improvements to a nationwide system of trade were made with the
Completion of transcontinental railroads
During the late 19th century businesses tried to maximize profits by
Creating monopolies
In the late 1800s many employers used blacklisting to
Discourage workers from joining labor unions
In the late 19th century, owners of big business generally embraced Social Darwinism b/c it reinforced their belief that
Economic success demonstrates fitness to lead
During the late 1800s business leaders formed trusts mainly to
Eliminate competition
In the late 1800s the term robber baron was used to describe some owners of big business primarily b/c they
Eliminated competition using ruthless methods
One factor that furthered industrialization in the U. S. Between 1865 and 1900 was the
Expansion of railroads
Mark Twain labeled the late 1800s in the United States the Gilded Age to describe
Extremes of wealth and poverty
One reason the American Federation of Labor was successful was that this organization
Focused on the needs of skilled workers
The federal government supported expansion with a land offer by
Giving public land to railroad companies to help finance railroad construction
In the latter half of the 1800s a large labor supple, an abundance of natural resources and the construction of new railroads contributed most directly to the
Growth of American Industry
In the second half of the 1800s which development led to the other three
Growth of American cities
In the late 19th century and early 20th centuries a major goal of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) was to
Improve wages and working conditions
During the late 19th century Samuel Gompers, Terence Powderly, and Eugene Debs were leaders in the movement to
Improve working conditions
During the late 1800s which development led to the other three?
Increased demand for natural resources
The theory of laissez-faire economics was used during the late 1800s to
Justify unregulated business growth
Completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 encourages the growth of the Midwest b/c it
Linked the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Coast
The federal government responded to the railroad strikes of 1877 and the Pullman strike of 1894 by
Maintaining a neutral position between labor and management
Congress passed the Interstate Commerce Act (1887) and the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) in response to
Monopolistic practices that were harmful to small businesses
During the late 1800s the principles of Social Darwinism and laissez-fairs economic were most closely associated with the interests of
Owners of big business
The formation of national labor unions in the late 1800s was mainly a response to
Poor working conditions and low wages in many industries
1. Settlements of the Great Plains 2. Creation of standard time zones 3. Establishments of the first federal regulatory agency 4. Introduction of new methods of business management and finance These developments in the late 19th century show the importance of
Railroads on the development of the United States
In the late 1800s which concept was used to justify the accumulation of great wealth and economic power
Social Darwinism
In the late 1800s which idea was used most often to justify the elimination of business competition?
Social Darwinism
The term robber baron was used to criticize the
Tactics of big-business leaders
Which geographic feature connected the iron ore fields of the upper Midwest to major steel centers
Tennessee Valley
"Labor Leaders Executed for causing Haymarket Riot" "State Militia Called in To End Homestead Strike" "1000 Jailed as Silver Miners Protest Wage Cute" Which statement about labor unions in the late 1800s is illustrated by these headlines?
The government frequently opposed labor union activities
The importance of Northern Securities Co. v. United States 1904 is that the Supreme Court
Used the Sherman Antitrust Act to break up monopoly
Few restrictions were placed in immigration to the U. S. in the late 19th century primarily b/c immigrants
Would work for low wages
