Question
Which of the following were factors that contributed to the near-extinction of the buffalo? Choose all that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
Demand for buffalo hides increased in the East.
Demand for buffalo hides increased in the East.
Open ranges where buffalo grazed were destroyed by settlements.
Open ranges where buffalo grazed were destroyed by settlements.
Migration patterns were destroyed by herding buffalo south.
Migration patterns were destroyed by herding buffalo south.
After disease and drought, there was competition among animals for survival.
After disease and drought, there was competition among animals for survival.
A chemical fertilizer used by farmers was extremely poisonous to the buffalo.
Demand for buffalo hides increased in the East.
Open ranges where buffalo grazed were destroyed by settlements.
After disease and drought, there was competition among animals for survival.
Why were John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie sometimes called robber barons?
(1 point)
Responses
They stole from the rich to give to the poor.
They stole from the rich to give to the poor.
They were known for their risky investment strategy.
They were known for their risky investment strategy.
They found tax loopholes and were able to keep all their money from the government.
They found tax loopholes and were able to keep all their money from the government.
They used ruthless business tactics against their competitors.
They used ruthless business tactics against their competitors.
Which goal did labor unions win for workers in the late 1800s?
(1 point)
Responses
improved wages and hours
improved wages and hours
guaranteed health insurance
guaranteed health insurance
one week paid vacation every year
one week paid vacation every year
job security
improved wages and hours
Why was Henry Ford able to produce an affordable car?
(1 point)
Responses
He only hired immigrants who would work for low pay.
He only hired immigrants who would work for low pay.
He used cheap parts made overseas.
He used cheap parts made overseas.
He developed a less expensive method of production.
He developed a less expensive method of production.
He allowed people to purchase new cars on credit.