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If you're seeing this message, it means we're having trouble loading external resources on our website. If you're behind a web filter, please make sure that the domains *.kastatic.org and *.kasandbox.org are unblocked. If you're seeing this message, it means we're having trouble loading external resources on our website. If you're behind a web filter, please make sure that the domains *.kastatic.org and *.kasandbox.org are unblocked. 1. Which of these was not a successful invention of the era?
2. What was the major advantage of Westinghouse’s “alternating current” power invention?
3. How did the burst of new inventions during this era fuel the process of urbanization? 4. Which of the following “robber barons” was notable for the exploitative way he made his fortune in railroads?
5. Which of the following does not represent one of the management strategies that John D. Rockefeller used in building his empire?
6. Why was Rockefeller’s use of horizontal integration such an effective business tool at this time? Were his choices legal? Why or why not? 7. What differentiated a “robber baron” from other “captains of industry” in late nineteenth-century America? 8. What was one of the key goals for which striking workers fought in the late nineteenth century?
9. Which of the following was not a key goal of the Knights of Labor?
10. What were the core differences in the methods and agendas of the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor? 11. Which of the following did not contribute to the growth of a consumer culture in the United States at the close of the nineteenth century?
12. Briefly explain Roland Marchand’s argument in the Parable of the Democracy of Goods. What was one of the key goals for which striking workers and unions fought in the late nineteenth century?The labor movement in the United States grew out of the need to protect the common interest of workers. For those in the industrial sector, organized labor unions fought for better wages, reasonable hours and safer working conditions.
What was the major advantage of Westinghouse's?2. What was the major advantage of Westinghouse's “alternating current” power invention? It was less prone to fire.
How did the burst of new inventions in the late 1800's fuel urbanization?New inventions fueled industrial growth, and the development of commercial electricity—along with the use of steam engines—allowed industries that had previously situated themselves close to sources of water power to shift away from those areas and move their production into cities.
What differentiated a robber baron from other captains of industry in the late 19th century America?“Robber barons” (such as Gould) are noted for their self-centered drive for profit at the expense of workers and the general public, who seldom benefitted to any great degree.
What was a key difference in the agendas of the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor?The KOL also sought political gains for workers throughout the country, regardless of their membership. In contrast, the American Federation of Labor (AFL) was a loose affiliation of separate unions, with each group remaining intact and distinct.
Why was Rockefeller use of Horizontal integration such an effective business tool at this time?Horizontal integration enabled Rockefeller to gain tremendous control over the oil industry and use that power to influence vendors and competitors. For example, he could pressure railroads into giving him lower rates because of the volume of his products.
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What was one of the key goals which striking workers fought for in the late 1800s?
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