AnswersFL-2100320-United States History Honors AUnit Test

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During the Industrial Age, what was the main way that businesses informed consumers about new inventions they could purchase?

A
the multiplex
B
the telephone
C
the telegraph
D
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The development of a system of mass production in manufacturing meant that

A
machines rapidly produced large amounts of product.
B
products were handmade.
C
products were made in foreign countries.
D
individuals slowly made small amounts of product.
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This map shows the epicenter of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

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A
Hinche
B
Saint-Marc
C
Les Cayes
D
Gonaïves
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Which of these would most likely be studied by an anthropologist?

A
the relationship between apes and chimpanzees
B
the formation of the first languages that were developed
C
the cause of the Plague during the Middle Ages
D
the location of an earthquake’s epicenter
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The main difference between archaeologists and anthropologists is that

A
archaeologists find and excavate the artifacts of ancient people, while anthropologists excavate the tombs of ancient people.
B
archaeologists concentrate on the physical artifacts of ancient people, while anthropologists study a wider range of human cultures and behaviors.
C
archaeologists search for and excavate the artifacts of ancient people, while anthropologists interpret the findings of archaeologists.
D
archaeologists focus on artifacts of ancient people, while anthropologists study human remains of ancient people.
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Which of these is a true statement about anthropologists?

A
Anthropologists’ studies are limited to today’s cultures and societies.
B
Anthropologists study how ancient cultures are similar and different.
C
Anthropologists leave the study of human origins to archaeologists.
D
Anthropologists leave the study of social behaviors to sociologists.
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How did the Bessemer process contribute to the development of Carnegie’s monopoly?

A
It allowed Carnegie to produce higher quality steel more quickly, which increased demand.
B
It made transportation of steel faster and more efficient, lowering Carnegie’s costs.
C
It allowed Carnegie to cut his cost of labor, increasing his profits.
D
It allowed Carnegie to replace coal as a fuel supply, cutting his costs.
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Why was the Cleveland Massacre significant in the formation of Standard Oil?

A
Standard Oil significantly improved its business practices after the Cleveland Massacre.
B
Standard Oil became a monopoly in the Cleveland oil market after the Massacre.
C
Standard Oil was bought out by other Cleveland companies after the Massacre.
D
Standard Oil closed down after the Cleveland Massacre.
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How did the growth of the rail networks impact the meatpacking industry?

A
The meatpacking industry shrank because the demand for other natural resources increased.
B
The meatpacking industry grew because the cattle population increased.
C
The meatpacking industry grew because railroads were used to deliver large quantities of meat from processing plants to locations across the country.
D
The meatpacking industry shrank because there was no safe way to transport meat on rail cars.
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Which of these statements is false?

A
Archaeology is a field within anthropology.
B
Archaeologists and anthropologists are necessary to the historian for information they provide.
C
Archaeologists and anthropologists both study human history.
D
Archaeologists and anthropologists are in totally separate fields and rarely work together.
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In the late 1800s, the growth of the railroad led to Midwestern cities like Minneapolis and Cleveland becoming

A
agricultural centers.
B
unsettled territories.
C
industrial centers.
D
lumber centers.
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During the Second Industrial Revolution, which building material became one of the most important in the world?

A
brick
B
wood
C
stone
D
steel
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Which of these statements best describes transportation within cities in the early 1800s?

A
People moved from place to place quickly, but their transportation options were limited.
B
People moved from place to place quickly, and transportation was accessible to all.
C
People moved from place to place slowly, but transportation was easy to access.
D
People moved from place to place slowly, and their transportation options were limited.
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How did Granville Woods improve the telegraph?

A
He made it possible for the telegraph to transmit speech.
B
He made it easier for ordinary, untrained people to operate the telegraph.
C
He made it possible for moving trains to have telegraphs.
D
He made the telegraph easier to carry around.
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In 1860, how far west could a person travel by rail from New York?

A
only as far as Chicago
B
only as far as the Mississippi River
C
only as far as the Missouri River
D
all the way to the West Coast
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Why did government officials allow monopolies to operate without strong regulations during the Gilded Age?

A
They believed monopolies were responsible for the growth of the economy.
B
They believed monopolies would keep competition alive.
C
They believed monopolies would treat their workers well.
D
They believed monopolies were the most successful way for businesses to make a profit.

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