For the majority of immigrants, what factors led to their seeking new lives in the United States?
a. family connections in America
b. political structure of the US
c. famine and political upheaval at home
d. development of urbanization and factories
ANSWER: c
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During the late 1800s, what was a major effect of industrialization on workers in the United States?
(a) Membership in labor unions declined. (b) Workers migrated to rural regions. (c) Most factory jobs became service industry jobs. (d) Skilled craftsmen were replaced by semiskilled machine operators.
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Why did John D. Rockefeller reject competition among oil companies?
a. He believed that consolidation, not competition, created stronger companies. b. He did not want to be forced to lower his prices to consumers. c. He felt that other oil companies were inferior to his company. d. He believed that competition would only weaken his own company. e. He felt that his company needed to develop before it could compete with others.