Industrialization/Inventions
Prior to (BEFORE) the industrial revolution, the economy of the United States was mostly based on
Agriculture..... FARMING
Name at least two factors that contributed to the industrialization of the United States during the 19th century.
an abundance of natural resources
technological advances that sped up the production process
helpful policies from the federal government
True or False: In capitalism companies are controlled by the federal government in order for them to make a profit.
False
True or False: The Homestead Act was designed to give away 160 acres of land in the west for a small fee if farmers promised to mine the fields for 10 years.
False
Who represents farmers in America?
The Scarecrow
The inventions and innovations of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, that helped increase industrialization, focused on which two aspects?
Communication/Transportation
What is the name of the railway act that was lobbied in the US government, starting in 1861, to create the first transcontinental railroad?
Pacific Railway Act
A business organized as a corporation is owned by its . . ......
Shareholders
A political philosophy that supports the common man over the rich/elites is known as . . .
Populism
Who represents William Jennings BRyan?
The Cowardly Lion
What specific, coded language was used to transport messages on the telegraph across the U.S.?
Morse Code
Name a geographical feature that was beneficial for American Industrialization
Rivers, Lakes, Etc.
What did Henry Ford innovate in order to mass-produce vehicles
The Assembly Line
Name two “radical” Populist Platform ideas eventually came to be?
Presidential Term Limits
Railroad Regulation
Telegram Regulation
Telephone Regulation
Who does the wicked witch of the East represent?
The industrialized east
All of the following were factors that increased western migration/movement/settlement EXCEPT . .
The California Gold Rush, The Sherman Antitrust Act, The Homestead Act ,The Pacific Railway Act
The Sherman Anti-Trust Act
True or False: Michigan is rich in Iron and Forestry
True..... Duh
Describe the two types of integration in monopolies
Answers may vary
Who is the leader of the populist party?
William Jennings Bryan
What was the snow in the movie actually made of?
Asbestos
Describe Lassiez-Faire policy
Answers may vary... Hands off government
Name two inventions that are imperative for the industrialization of the US?
Answers may vary
What types of businesses are most affected by monopolies?
Small ones
What is the name of the Party Platform?
The Omaha Platform
Who does the tin man represent?
The american industry worker