Advantages and Disadvantages of Transcontinental Railroads
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Transcontinental Railroads

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What was a major downside of the increased productivity in factories before reforms?

  • Factories became safer places to work.
  • Increased job opportunities for the labor force.
  • Productivity remained stagnant despite technological advances.
  • Workers had to be stationary for long hours performing the same tasks. (correct)

    • What marketing advance appealed to middle class families in the late 19th century?

  • Billboards and posters in urban areas.
  • Telemarketing campaigns.
  • Social media advertising.
  • Mail order catalogs like Sears. (correct)

    • What business practice aimed at having sole control over an industry is mentioned in the text?

  • Monopolies. (correct)
  • Worker cooperatives.
  • Small family-owned businesses.
  • Government regulations on industries.

    • What was a significant cause of the Panic of 1873?

    <p>Major bank failures due to investments tied to Rail Roads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Panic of 1893 originate?

    <p>Crash in wheat prices leading to a burst bubble in the US</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conditions characterized the 'Labor of Our Discontent' during this period?

    <p>Long hours, low wages, no job security, and unsafe working conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What movement called for increased industrialization in the South?

    <p>New South Movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did farmers hope to ease their debt according to the text?

    <p>By advocating for silver to increase money supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Grange Movement aim to achieve through its cooperative organizations?

    <p>Facilitate sharing of farming techniques among farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did banks oppose farmers' plan to increase the money supply using silver?

    <p>Banks aimed to maintain control over the money supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

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