AP US History Exam- Industrialization and Gilded Age By Jane Eastwood | 1. Which industry experienced significant growth and expansion during the period of industrialization in the late 19th century? a) Textile industry b) Agriculture industry c) Mining industry d) Transportation industry 2. Which influential book, written by Upton Sinclair in 1906, exposed the unsanitary conditions and exploitation in the meatpacking industry? a) The Jungle b) Silent Spring c) The Grapes of Wrath d) Uncle Tom’s Cabin 3. Which industrialist and philanthropist played a major role in the steel industry and is known for his vertical integration and philanthropic efforts? a) John D. Rockefeller b) Cornelius Vanderbilt c) Andrew Carnegie d) J.P. Morgan 4. Which labor organization, founded in 1869, aimed to improve the rights and conditions of industrial workers through strikes and collective bargaining? a) American Federation of Labor (AFL) b) Knights of Labor c) Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) d) National Labor Union (NLU) 5. Which economic theory, promoted by Adam Smith, emphasizes minimal government interference in economic affairs and the pursuit of self-interest to drive economic growth? a) Laissez-faire capitalism b) Socialism c) Communism d) Keynesian economics 6. Which term refers to the period of rapid economic growth and extravagant wealth accumulation in the United States during the late 19th century? a) Gilded Age b) Progressive Era c) Roaring Twenties d) Great Depression 7. Which political party, founded in 1892, represented the interests of farmers and advocated for economic reforms during the Gilded Age? a) Democratic Party b) Republican Party c) Populist Party d) Socialist Party Loading … Posted in Other
