A New Revolution Answers

0 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

After the transcontinental railroad was completed, passengers could travel from New York to San Francisco in

A
three days.
B
eight days.
C
two weeks.
D
one month.
2
Free Preview

The growth of industry in the 1800s led to the development of investor-owned businesses called

A
corporations.
B
companies.
C
factories.
D
stockholders.
3

Which of the following best describes J. P. Morgan?

A
Morgan was a banker and financier who organized corporate mergers.
B
Morgan was the head of a manufacturing firm that produced textiles.
C
Morgan was the owner of a telegraph communications company.
D
Morgan was a Supreme Court justice who ruled on cases related to industry.
4

During the Gilded Age, industrialization in the United States led to

A
increased urbanization.
B
decreased immigration.
C
decreased urbanization.
D
increased workers’ benefits.
5

What was the main reason people moved to cities during the Gilded Age?

A
to find work in factories
B
to attend universities
C
to become financiers
D
to enjoy cultural events
6

Look at the chart that shows how many miles of railroad was in each region during the respective decade.Between 1870 and 1890, which area had the greatest amount of railroad expansion?

Question illustration
A
New England
B
the Southern states
C
the Western states
D
the Middle states
7

Which of the following statements best describes how railroad expansion affected the environment during the late 1800s?

A
Western forests were cut down to build railroads and bridges.
B
Wild bison were allowed to roam near railroad tracks.
C
Wild bison were domesticated to make room for railroads.
D
Eastern forests were cut down to build railroads and bridges.
8

In the late 1800s, the Bessemer process was used in

A
banking systems.
B
electrical power.
C
steel production.
D
stock exchanges.
9

The US population grew during the Gilded Age mainly because of

A
the need for skilled laborers.
B
the growth of agriculture.
C
a decline in settlement of the West.
D
a sharp rise in immigration.
10

During the Second Industrial Revolution, railroad expansion increased White settlers in

A
the East.
B
the North.
C
the South.
D
the West.

Did you find these answers helpful?