Second Industrial Revolution Summary

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What was the primary goal of scientific management during the Second Industrial Revolution?

To reduce working hours

To promote unionization

To make laborers more efficient and productive (correct)

To increase worker wages

What was the main outcome of the Bessemer steel process in the Second Industrial Revolution?

Increased use of child labor

Mechanization of manufacturing (correct)

Improved working conditions

Decreased industrial output

What was the primary means of achieving a monopoly in the Second Industrial Revolution?

Forming labor unions

Vertical integration

Both horizontal and vertical integration (correct)

Horizontal integration

What was the main consequence of the lack of government regulations during the Second Industrial Revolution?

Anti-competitive practices Signup and view all the answers

What demographic groups primarily filled the millions of unskilled industrial jobs during the Second Industrial Revolution?

Immigrants, women, and children Signup and view all the answers

What was the typical working condition for American men during the Second Industrial Revolution?

60-hour work week with no paid holidays Signup and view all the answers

What was the major concern regarding workplace safety during the Industrial Revolution?

High accidental death rate Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the 1875 law that forbade persons who were brought to America for immoral labor practices?

The Page Act Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the growth of population in Northern cities during the late 1800s and early 1900s?

Immigration from other countries Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used to describe the policy of favoring the interests of established inhabitants over those of immigrants?

Nativism Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the growing awareness of urban problems in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

Improved infrastructure and urban planning Signup and view all the answers

What philosophy led to the development of International Darwinism?

Social Darwinism Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the United States' involvement in the Spanish-American War?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?

Cuba was granted independence but was still protected by the United States Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the fight between the United States and the Philippines?

The United States defeated the Philippines and gained control Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?

Theodore Roosevelt Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Populist Party?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the political philosophy of Progressivism?

Society Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the Central Powers to believe that defeat was inevitable in World War I?

The United States entered the war on the side of the Allies Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Treaty of Versailles?

To punish Germany and make them pay for the war damages Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Progressive Era in the United States?

To address the social ills of society and create a stronger nation Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

To expose the corruption and bad business practices of the Gilded Age Signup and view all the answers

What was the characteristic of the Roaring Twenties in the United States?

A period of cultural and economic boom Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Ida Tarbell's The History of Standard Oil?

The forced break-up of Rockefeller's Standard Oil Trust Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of the market crash of 1929?

The onset of the Great Depression Signup and view all the answers

What was the main characteristic of Warren G. Harding's presidency?

A return to normalcy and reduced government involvement Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main causes of World War I?

The assassination of Franz Ferdinand Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the Republican political platform's continued momentum in the 1920s?

The reduced government involvement and lower taxes Signup and view all the answers

Why did the United States declare war on Germany in 1917?

In response to Germany's request to Mexico to declare war on the US Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial stance of the United States at the outbreak of World War I?

To remain neutral and avoid involvement in the conflict Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the supporters of prohibition during the temperance movement?

To ban the use of alcohol Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the act that officially defined intoxicants and was enforced during the Prohibition Era?

The National Prohibition Act Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used to describe the states that supported prohibition?

Dries Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 21st Amendment in 1933?

The repeal of the 18th Amendment Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the lack of success in enforcing prohibition?

Lack of funds and strong resistance Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used to describe the illegal bars that sold alcohol during the Prohibition Era?

Speakeasies Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern of the Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform?

The increase in underage drinking Signup and view all the answers

What was the main impact of prohibition on the nation?

A negative impact on the nation Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the passage of the 21st Amendment?

To address the negative impact of prohibition Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the growing demand for prohibition reform?

The negative consequences of prohibition Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the Spanish-American War?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?

The United States gained control of Puerto Rico and Guam Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Farmers' Alliances?

To combat monopolistic pricing by the railroads Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the fight between the United States and the Philippines?

The United States emerged victorious and the Philippines became a U.S. territory Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the political philosophy of Progressivism?

Society Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Yellow Journalism in the Spanish-American War?

It was a media practice that exaggerated headlines and stories to sell newspapers Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the high accidental death rate in workplaces during the Industrial Revolution?

Lack of safety regulations Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used to describe the policy of favoring the interests of established inhabitants over those of immigrants during the Gilded Age?

Nativism Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act?

To restrict immigration from China Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?

Increased poverty and disease in cities Signup and view all the answers

What philosophy asserted that some individuals were better suited for success and power, leading to imperialism?

Social Darwinism Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the growing awareness of urban problems in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

Implementation of urban planning and reforms Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Progressive Era in the United States?

To fix the ills of society in white communities and create a strong and stable country. Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Ida Tarbell's The History of Standard Oil?

Rockefeller's Standard Oil Trust was forced to break up. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the United States' initial neutrality in World War I?

The country wanted to avoid conflict and maintain its isolationist policy. Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

They were American journalists who exposed political corruption and bad business practices. Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the sinking of the Lusitania?

American public outrage increased, and the country eventually declared war on Germany. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main causes of World War I?

The assassination of Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that led to the United States entering World War I?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles?

It led to the punishment of Germany Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the Roaring Twenties in the United States?

A period of cultural and economic boom Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the market crash of 1929?

It marked the beginning of the Great Depression Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of President Warren G. Harding's policies?

To return to normalcy and stimulate economic growth Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the lack of success in enforcing prohibition?

Ineffective law enforcement Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the lack of government regulations during the Second Industrial Revolution?

Anti-competitive practices emerged, such as monopolies and trusts Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of the labor force during the Second Industrial Revolution?

Millions of unskilled industrial jobs were filled, especially by immigrants, women, and children Signup and view all the answers

What was a goal of scientific management during the Second Industrial Revolution?

To make laborers more efficient and productive Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of the Bessemer steel process?

The process helped mechanize manufacturing and increase output Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of corporations during the Second Industrial Revolution?

They sought ways to outsmart their competition and dominate markets Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the increase in industrial output during the Second Industrial Revolution?

Output increased, but at the expense of dehumanizing workers Signup and view all the answers

What led America into prosperity during the Roaring 20s?

Coolidge's pro-business politics Signup and view all the answers

Second Industrial Revolution Summary

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What was the primary goal of scientific management during the Second Industrial Revolution?

What was the main outcome of the Bessemer steel process in the Second Industrial Revolution?

What was the primary means of achieving a monopoly in the Second Industrial Revolution?

What was the main consequence of the lack of government regulations during the Second Industrial Revolution?

What demographic groups primarily filled the millions of unskilled industrial jobs during the Second Industrial Revolution?

What was the typical working condition for American men during the Second Industrial Revolution?

What was the major concern regarding workplace safety during the Industrial Revolution?

What was the name of the 1875 law that forbade persons who were brought to America for immoral labor practices?

What was the main reason behind the growth of population in Northern cities during the late 1800s and early 1900s?

What was the term used to describe the policy of favoring the interests of established inhabitants over those of immigrants?

What was the result of the growing awareness of urban problems in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

What philosophy led to the development of International Darwinism?

What was the main reason for the United States' involvement in the Spanish-American War?

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?

What was the result of the fight between the United States and the Philippines?

Who was the leader of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?

What was the main goal of the Populist Party?

What is the focus of the political philosophy of Progressivism?

What was the main reason for the Central Powers to believe that defeat was inevitable in World War I?

What was the primary goal of the Treaty of Versailles?

What was the main goal of the Progressive Era in the United States?

What was the role of the muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

What was the characteristic of the Roaring Twenties in the United States?

What was the result of Ida Tarbell's The History of Standard Oil?

What was the main consequence of the market crash of 1929?

What was the main characteristic of Warren G. Harding's presidency?

What was one of the main causes of World War I?

What was the primary reason for the Republican political platform's continued momentum in the 1920s?

Why did the United States declare war on Germany in 1917?

What was the initial stance of the United States at the outbreak of World War I?

What was the primary goal of the supporters of prohibition during the temperance movement?

What was the name of the act that officially defined intoxicants and was enforced during the Prohibition Era?

What was the term used to describe the states that supported prohibition?

What was the outcome of the 21st Amendment in 1933?

What was the primary reason for the lack of success in enforcing prohibition?

What was the term used to describe the illegal bars that sold alcohol during the Prohibition Era?

What was the primary concern of the Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform?

What was the main impact of prohibition on the nation?

What was the primary reason for the passage of the 21st Amendment?

What was the main reason behind the growing demand for prohibition reform?

What was the main reason for the Spanish-American War?

What was the result of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?

What was the primary goal of the Farmers' Alliances?

What was the outcome of the fight between the United States and the Philippines?

What is the focus of the political philosophy of Progressivism?

What was the role of Yellow Journalism in the Spanish-American War?

What was the main reason for the high accidental death rate in workplaces during the Industrial Revolution?

What was the term used to describe the policy of favoring the interests of established inhabitants over those of immigrants during the Gilded Age?

What was the primary motivation behind the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act?

What was the main consequence of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?

What philosophy asserted that some individuals were better suited for success and power, leading to imperialism?

What was the consequence of the growing awareness of urban problems in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

What was the primary goal of the Progressive Era in the United States?

What was the result of Ida Tarbell's The History of Standard Oil?

What was the main reason for the United States' initial neutrality in World War I?

What was the role of the muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

What was the result of the sinking of the Lusitania?

What was one of the main causes of World War I?

What was the primary factor that led to the United States entering World War I?

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles?

What characterized the Roaring Twenties in the United States?

What was the result of the market crash of 1929?

What was the primary goal of President Warren G. Harding's policies?

What was the reason for the lack of success in enforcing prohibition?

What was a consequence of the lack of government regulations during the Second Industrial Revolution?

What was a characteristic of the labor force during the Second Industrial Revolution?

What was a goal of scientific management during the Second Industrial Revolution?

What was a result of the Bessemer steel process?

What was a characteristic of corporations during the Second Industrial Revolution?

What was a consequence of the increase in industrial output during the Second Industrial Revolution?

What led America into prosperity during the Roaring 20s?

What was the primary goal of the supporters of prohibition during the temperance movement?

What was the outcome of the 21st Amendment in 1933?

What was the Volstead Act also known as?

What were the illegal bars called that sold illegally produced alcohol?

What was the main reason behind the growing demand for prohibition reform?

What was the term used to describe the states that supported prohibition?