How did the rise of railroads transform U.S. society?
a. Railroad companies invested in the development of other industries.
b. Railroad development resulted in fewer big cities.
c. The increasing number of railroads encouraged the movement of people to cities.
d. They triggered a reduction in immigration to the United States.
e. They fueled a population decline in the West.
c
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A. overturned a minimum-wage law for women B. upheld mandatory retirement policies C. established the precedent that a striking union could be prosecuted for illegal restraint of trade D. voided restrictions on child labor
In their first major action, Americans helped __________.
a. reinforce a French offensive b. stall a German offensive c. liberate Belgium d. open a new front in Italy
The Second New Deal
A) robbed wealthy Americans of many of their privileges. B) mounted a significant attack on the concept of private property. C) dramatically redistributed wealth in America. D) tried to make American capitalism more humane.
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a. Because of their higher education. b. Their professions held standards independent of the political regime. c. They usually spoke other languages. d. They were seen as susceptible to espionage. e. Because they were reluctant to join the Red Army during the Civil War.