Immigration
What were three reasons for increased immigration to the U.S. after the Civil War?
Answer: A) Better economic opportunity, B) Religious freedom, C) Oppressive governments.
What is one reason for the growth of businesses in the late 1800s?
Answer: A) National markets, B) Advertising, C) Lower cost production, D) Lack of competition.
What three things led to the growth of cities?
Answer: A) Immigration to America and migration to cities for jobs, B) Factories being close to cities, C) Specialized industries.
Which industry is Cornelius Vanderbilt known for?
Answer: Railroads and shipping.
In which city area did the textile industry develop?
Answer: New England.
Fill in the blanks: A _____ ______________ attracts people to a country, while a ____ _______________________ makes a person want to move from a country.
Answer: Pull; Push.
Which two things led to a lack of competition between companies?
Answer: Monopolies.
Where did most Americans migrate to for jobs?
Answer: From rural areas to urban centers.
What industry is John D. Rockefeller known for?
Answer: Oil.
Which city is known for meatpacking?
Answer: Chicago.
Which law stopped all immigration for 10 years for Asian workers?
Answer: Chinese Exclusion Act (1882).
What invention was used to increase sales for businesses?
Answer: Advertising.
Which invention reduced farm labor needs and increased production?
Answer: The mechanical reaper.
What industry is Andrew Carnegie known for?
Answer: Steel.
Which city is known for steel production?
Answer: Pittsburgh
Which immigrant groups faced discrimination in the U.S.?
Answer: A) Chinese, B) Jewish, C) Italian, D) Irish, E) Polish.
Why were the captains of industry considered to be robber barons?
Answer: They used questionable or unethical business practices to become powerful or wealthy.
What are three challenges cities faced as they grew?
Answer: A) Political corruption, B) Overcrowding, C) Population changes leading to conflicts.
What industry is J.P. Morgan known for?
Answer: Banking.
Which city is known for automobile manufacturing?
Answer: Detroit.
Who invented settlement houses in America, and why were they created?
Answer: A) Jane Addams (Hull House); B) Provided help and resources to immigrants.
What are four examples of big business industries?
Answer: A) Railroads, B) Oil, C) Steel, D) Coal.
Which invention made it easier to get access to new consumer goods?
Answer: Mail order services.
Why were the captains of industry often disliked?
Answer: They hated unions and regulations.
Which city is associated with hair care and cosmetics?
Answer: St. Louis.