U.S. History Ch. 18 – Industrialization and the rise of Big Business, 1870-1900 – Flashcards
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Which of these was not a successful invention of the era?
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Movies with sound
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What was the major advantage of Westinghouse's "alternating current" power invention?
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It allowed machines to be farther from the power source.
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Which of the following "robber barons" was notable for the exploitative way he made his fortune in railroads?
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Jay Gould
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Which of the following does not represent one of the management strategies that John D. Rockefeller used in building his empire?
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Social Darwinism
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What was one of the key goals for which striking workers fought in the late nineteenth century?
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An Eight-Hour Workday
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Which of the following was not a key goal of the Knights of Labor?
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A Graduated Income Tax on Personal Wealth
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Which of the following did not contribute to the growth of a consumer culture in the United States at the close of the nineteenth century?
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Greater Disposable Income
