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