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Which industry is primarily associated with Chicago?
Which industry is primarily associated with Chicago?
Laissez Faire means the government has a strong regulatory presence on businesses.
Laissez Faire means the government has a strong regulatory presence on businesses.
False
What is a negative effect of industrialization that involves overcrowded and unsafe working conditions?
What is a negative effect of industrialization that involves overcrowded and unsafe working conditions?
sweatshops
A __________ is when one company eliminates all other competitors, becoming the only option in an industry.
A __________ is when one company eliminates all other competitors, becoming the only option in an industry.
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Match the cities with their major industries:
Match the cities with their major industries:
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What was a significant negative aspect of monopolies for consumers?
What was a significant negative aspect of monopolies for consumers?
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The assembly line was credited to Thomas Edison.
The assembly line was credited to Thomas Edison.
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Who was the leader of the Steel Industry during the Gilded Age?
Who was the leader of the Steel Industry during the Gilded Age?
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The process of replacing human labor with machinery is known as __________.
The process of replacing human labor with machinery is known as __________.
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Match the following industry leaders with their respective industries:
Match the following industry leaders with their respective industries:
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Study Notes
Major Industries During Industrialization
- New York State/England: Textiles
- Chicago: Meatpacking
- Detroit: Automobiles
- Pittsburgh: Steel
- New York/Nationwide: Railroads
- Cleveland: Oil
Key Economic Concepts
- Laissez-faire: A policy where the government has minimal involvement in regulating businesses.
- Mass Consumption: The ability of large numbers of consumers to purchase the same products simultaneously.
- Philanthropy: Donating resources to improve society.
- Labor Union: Organizations of workers advocating for better working conditions and wages.
- Sweatshop: A factory characterized by poor working conditions, low pay, and mistreatment of workers.
- Mass Production: The efficient production of identical goods in large quantities.
- Monopoly: A situation where one company dominates an industry, eliminating competition.
- National Market: The ability of consumers and producers to buy and sell goods across the entire country, facilitated by railroads and mail order catalogs.
Negative Impacts of Industrialization
- Sweatshops: These factories provided harsh conditions, low pay, and mistreatment for workers.
- Monopolies: The dominance of large corporations stifled competition, limited innovation, and potentially led to economic instability.
Facilitating Factors of Industrialization
- Mail Order Catalogs: Made it easier for consumers to locate and purchase products nationwide, improving the national market.
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Explore the major industries that emerged during the Industrialization era, including textiles, meatpacking, automobiles, and more. This quiz also delves into key economic concepts such as laissez-faire, mass consumption, and labor unions, helping to understand their impact on society and the economy.
