Title: Industrialization and the Rise of Big Business, 1870–1900
Course: Marie's Demo Course

Q: The United States’ first large business bureaucracies began within which industry?
- the textile industry
- the railroad industry
- the ranching industry
A: the railroad industry

Q: The Second Industrial Revolution that followed the Civil War was characterized by which of the following?
- rampant consumerism
- mass production of goods
- a consumer-driven economy
A: mass production of goods

Q: How did the Second Industrial revolution change the economy in the United States after the Civil War?
- Rampant consumerism led to changing roles for consumers.
- Consumers and not producers dictated economic conditions.
- Consumer goods were produced in unprecedented quantities.
A: Consumer goods were produced in unprecedented quantities.

Q: After Reconstruction ended, what most encouraged foreign investment in U.S. industries?
- the efficiency and friendliness of the U.S. patent system
- the constant expansion of the U.S. transportation network
- the presence of a well-structured system of organized labor
A: the efficiency and friendliness of the U.S. patent system

Q: Which U.S. region’s natural resources made it a key area for the production of iron and steel in the late 1800s?
- the South
- the Midwest
- New England
A: the Midwest

Q: Which industry experienced the greatest growth in the United States after the Civil War?
- agriculture
- heavy machinery
- textile manufacturing
A: heavy machinery

Q: The boom in iron and steel production gave which U.S. industry the greatest rate of growth after the Civil War?
- agriculture
- heavy machinery
- textile manufacturing
A: heavy machinery

Q: What was an immediate result of the widespread use of the Bessemer converter in the U.S. steel industry?
- The price of steel plummeted, allowing for more metal goods to be made.
- A demand for higher-skilled professionals in the steel industry was created.
- Labor needs were reduced, causing unemployment and anger among workers.
A: The price of steel plummeted, allowing for more metal goods to be made.

Q: Which event was most crucial in steam becoming the leading energy source in the United States by the year 1900?
- a series of large-scale strikes by coal miners
- the discovery and opening of large coal deposits
- the building of new dams across major rivers in the West
A: the discovery and opening of large coal deposits

Q: Which of the following resulted from the opening of large coal deposits in the United States in the late 1800s?
- A major steel workers’ strike led to a labor shortage.
- Americans began to move to and build houses in rural areas.
- Steam replaced water as the nation’s leading source of energy.
A: Steam replaced water as the nation’s leading source of energy.

Q: What did the method of manufacturing known as the American system rely upon?
- the division of labor
- the use of the production line
- the making of interchangeable parts
A: the making of interchangeable parts

Q: In what way did the use of new types of machinery negatively impact industry in the United States?
- Machines were expensive to purchase and install, leading to unexpected expenses and debt.
- Machines did the work of many workers, decreasing labor needs and leading to unemployment.
- Machines were often operated by workers who did not know how to use them, leading to more injuries.
A: Machines did the work of many workers, decreasing labor needs and leading to unemployment.