Horizontal integration.
In horizontal integration, similar companies are merged together.
James owes an oil company and decides to buy all the oil companies that exist within a given region. What type of business structure is James using?
He believes that it is the job of the elite to help enrich society.
Recently, Tom read Andrew Carnegie's "Gospel of Wealth", and found that he agrees with Carnegie's ideas. What are Tom's beliefs?
It sought to prevent monopolies by promoting competition and outlawed discriminatory rate-setting.
What was the purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887?
It consisted of groups of unions, usually skilled workers.
How did the American Federation of Labor (AFL) differ from the other labor unions?
It helps employers and a union reach an agreement on wages, working conditions, etc.
How does collective bargaining improve union relations with its employees?
Cities developed full-time professional fire departments.
During the Gilded Age, how did cities combat the dangers of fire?
Initiative.
An initiative is a process by which ordinary citizens can officially suggest a change in the law by signing a petition.
Suzy is a US citizen, who officially suggests a change in the law by signing a petition. What process did Suzy just use?
The political machines would not know who/how someone voted.
During the Progressive Era, what was one benefit of the secret ballot?
Gave the federal government the power to collect income tax.
What was the purpose of the 16th Amendment?
Prohibited the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex.
What was the purpose of the 19th Amendment?