Question

directions: answer the following questions in your own words using the notes provided for the standard.

notes notes based questions
11a.a how was travel and business improved after the civil war?
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11a.b how did the steel industry benefit from railroad expansion?
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11a.c how did standard oil change the way business was conducted?
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11a.d what was the term robber baron meant to symbolize?
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11b.a what was the impact of new business methods and strategies?
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11b.b how did business leaders reduce competition in their fields?
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11b.b how were trust companies able to benefit from creating a monopoly?
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Explanation:

11a.A: After the Civil - War, railroads allowed for faster travel and promoted business growth by enabling easier transportation of goods and people.
11a.B: The steel industry benefited from railroad expansion as railroads required large amounts of steel for tracks, bridges, and locomotives, creating a huge demand for steel products.
11a.C: Standard Oil changed business by using vertical integration to control all aspects of the oil - production process from drilling to refining to distribution, and by using aggressive business tactics to gain market dominance.
11a.D: The term "Robber Baron" symbolized wealthy and powerful industrialists who used unethical and often illegal methods to amass their fortunes, such as monopolistic practices, price - fixing, and exploitation of workers.
11b.A: New business methods and strategies led to increased efficiency, larger market shares, and the growth of big businesses. They also contributed to economic growth but sometimes led to negative consequences like monopolies and unfair competition.
11b.B: Business leaders reduced competition through methods like forming trusts, mergers, and acquisitions, and by using exclusive contracts to limit the entry of new competitors.
11b.C: Trust companies benefited from creating a monopoly by being able to control prices, eliminate competition, and maximize profits. They could set high prices for their products or services since consumers had no alternative providers.

Answer:

11a.A: Railroads enabled faster travel and business growth.
11a.B: Railroads created high demand for steel products.
11a.C: Used vertical integration and aggressive tactics.
11a.D: Symbolized wealthy, unethical industrialists.
11b.A: Led to efficiency, big - business growth, and some negative impacts.
11b.B: Through trusts, mergers, and exclusive contracts.
11b.C: Controlled prices, eliminated competition, and maximized profits.