10 Questions
What was one of the key points made in the text regarding the changes happening in America during the mentioned period?
Technological, economic, social, and political changes were interrelated.
Which inventor is credited with approximately 1,000 patents and is known for his work at Menlo Park Research Lab?
Thomas Edison
What was the significant impact of Henry Ford's invention of the assembly line in 1913?
It reduced the need for specialized labor.
Which individual was associated with controlling 90% of the refining market through Stand Oil Corporation?
Rockefeller
What was a key characteristic of Carnegie Steel that indicates it was a vertical monopoly?
Controlling all phases of production
How did millionaires like Rockefeller, Carnegie, and JP Morgan use their wealth to influence government?
By controlling significant aspects of various industries
What was one outcome of the Panic of 1873 on America's economy?
Creation of bread lines due to depression
What was a significant impact of electricity on lifestyle changes in America during the period mentioned?
'Businesses operate at night' using electricity
How did Henry Ford's implementation of the assembly line affect production time per car?
'Cuts production time from 12 hours to 1.5 hours per car'
'Technology changes lifestyle' according to the text by creating opportunities such as:
'Access to customized department stores from suburbs'
Explore the social changes in America from 1860 to 1890, looking beyond the surface to uncover issues of inequality, poverty, and injustice for certain groups. Understand how technological advancements led to economic shifts, impacting society and politics during this period.
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