1. During the Industrial Revolution of the late 19th century, farmers in the US worked to increase their land holdings a

1. 1. During the Industrial Revolution of the late 19th century, farmers in the US worked to increase their land holdings and modernize their equipment. A lasting effect of these changes was Higher prices for crops Increased rural population density A shortage of land for farming Greater productivity of farming Next Question

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6. 2. One effect of industrialization in the US in the late 19th century was A. a decrease in child labor. B. an increase in demand for handicraft goods C. A decrease in immigration to the US D. An increase in urbanization Next Question

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11. 3. Why was the formation of labor unions an effect of US industrialization in the late 1800s? Unions were needed to guarantee a steady supply of workers Union membership was required for employment in new industries Factory owners set up labor unions in order to control their large workforce. Unions organized industrial workers to protest unsafe working conditions and long workdays. Next Question

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16. 4. What problem arising from US industrialization did the Progressive reformers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries want the federal government to address Use of child labor in the workplace Unfair taxes on the wealthy Restrictions on the use of natural resources Lack of capital for railroad expansion Next question

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21. 5. As a result of industrialization in the US in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, progressive reformers sought government regulation of business in order to Control economic cycles of inflation and recession. Provide money for public services such as schools and libraries. Restore competition by limiting the power of monopolies and trusts. Prevent companies from moving their factories to other countries. Next question

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26. 6. The appearance in many US cities of department stores, organized sporting events, musical theaters and amusement parks in the last decades of the 19th century was evidence of what effect of industrialization? Improved living conditions on American farms Government-sponsored programs to improve public health and education An increase in the leisure time and disposable income of the urban middle class The growing power of unions to negotiate benefits for their members Next question

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