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Which of the following was NOT a way in which the U.S. government supported the rise of industry in the United States during the second industrial revolution?
- engaging in foreign policy initiatives
- imposing tariffs on woolen goods and steel
- offering financial subsidies to oil companies
- giving land grants to the railroads
The U.S. government never directly gave money to the oil industry. However, this industry benefited from the US government's policy of not regulating business in the nineteenth century.
The U.S. government never directly gave money to the oil industry. However, this industry benefited from the US government's policy of not regulating business in the nineteenth century.
The U.S. government never directly gave money to the oil industry. However, this industry benefited from the US government's policy of not regulating business in the nineteenth century.
The U.S. government never directly gave money to the oil industry. However, this industry benefited from the US government's policy of not regulating business in the nineteenth century.
Which statement best describes technological development during the nineteenth century?
- Each invention was unrelated to any other.
- Each invention was a product of individual genius.
- Each invention was heavily funded by the U.S. government.
- Each invention was part of a system.
Technological innovations in the nineteenth century took place within a web or matrix of development.
Technological innovations in the nineteenth century took place within a web or matrix of development.
Technological innovations in the nineteenth century took place within a web or matrix of development.
Technological innovations in the nineteenth century took place within a web or matrix of development.
Which statement best describes Thomas Edison's involvement in the development of the light bulb?
- Edison invented the light bulb.
- Edison patented the arc light.
- Edison invented electricity.
- Edison patented a better light bulb.
Edison did not invent the incandescent light bulb, but he did patent two developments that led to the widespread use of the light bulb. In addition, he created a system of power plants, investors, and customers that made the use of the electric light bulb feasible.
Edison did not invent the incandescent light bulb, but he did patent two developments that led to the widespread use of the light bulb. In addition, he created a system of power plants, investors, and customers that made the use of the electric light bulb feasible.
Edison did not invent the incandescent light bulb, but he did patent two developments that led to the widespread use of the light bulb. In addition, he created a system of power plants, investors, and customers that made the use of the electric light bulb feasible.
Edison did not invent the incandescent light bulb, but he did patent two developments that led to the widespread use of the light bulb. In addition, he created a system of power plants, investors, and customers that made the use of the electric light bulb feasible.
Which statement best describes the economic change in the United States between 1865 and 1900?
- The U.S. economy stayed the same.
- The U.S. economy expanded.
- The U.S. economy grew and then shrank.
- The U.S. economy shrank.
Because of technological advancements and the development of monopoly capitalism, the U.S. GNP doubled in thirty-five years.
Because of technological advancements and the development of monopoly capitalism, the U.S. GNP doubled in thirty-five years.
Because of technological advancements and the development of monopoly capitalism, the U.S. GNP doubled in thirty-five years.
Because of technological advancements and the development of monopoly capitalism, the U.S. GNP doubled in thirty-five years.
Which statement best describes the development of the railroads in the second industrial revolution?
- The railroads were fully developed during this period.
- The railroads were started in this period.
- The railroads were developed after this period.
- The railroads were started after this period.
The railroads had been developed in the early nineteenth century, but after the Civil War, the number of miles of track increased four-fold, and the transcontinental railroad linked the nation and opened up markets.
The railroads had been developed in the early nineteenth century, but after the Civil War, the number of miles of track increased four-fold, and the transcontinental railroad linked the nation and opened up markets.
The railroads had been developed in the early nineteenth century, but after the Civil War, the number of miles of track increased four-fold, and the transcontinental railroad linked the nation and opened up markets.
The railroads had been developed in the early nineteenth century, but after the Civil War, the number of miles of track increased four-fold, and the transcontinental railroad linked the nation and opened up markets.
Which statement best describes the impact of worker-safety laws on laborers during the second industrial revolution?
- No impact
- Strong impact
- Medium impact
- Low impact
There were no worker safety laws during the second industrial revolution, and tens of thousands of workers died during this period.
There were no worker safety laws during the second industrial revolution, and tens of thousands of workers died during this period.
There were no worker safety laws during the second industrial revolution, and tens of thousands of workers died during this period.
There were no worker safety laws during the second industrial revolution, and tens of thousands of workers died during this period.
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