Question

question: 15
what are cornelius vanderbilt and john d. rockefeller most known for?
a building large railroad networks throughout the united states
b pushing for the removal of government regulations of industry
c founding one of the largest monopolies in american history
d working to improve working conditions for the working - class
question: 16
why did the us government pass the sherman antitrust act in the late 1800s?
a because of the creation of business conglomerates that dominated individual industries
b because of the overcrowding of urban centers that led to unsafe and unsanitary living conditions
c because of the need to establish a central banking system to instill faith in the nations economy
d because of the lack of consumer protection against the sale of potentially unsafe products
question: 17
what was the result of the triangle shirtwaist factory fire that killed 146 people in 1911?
a investigators blamed anarchists for the fire and banned unions from operating in new york city
b the american federation of labor formed to fight for better conditions for garment workers
c the government enacted the clayton antitrust act to protect workers from unsafe business practices
d new york city investigated factory working conditions and enacted workplace safety reforms
question: 18
as governor of wisconsin and a member of congress, republican robert la follette sr.
a improved working conditions and the rights of laborers.
b focused on reforming meatpacking and food production.
c sought to increase party control of the primary system.
d fought against the regulation of monopolies and trusts.

Explanation:

Question 15: John D. Rockefeller and John L. Lewis - Rockefeller is known for founding large monopolies.
Question 16: Sherman Antitrust Act was to break up business monopolies dominating industries.
Question 17: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire led to NYC investigating and enacting safety reforms.
Question 18: Robert La Follette Sr. worked on improving labor - related issues.

Answer:

Question 15: C. founding one of the largest monopolies in American history
Question 16: A. because of the creation of business conglomerates that dominated individual industries
Question 17: D. New York City investigated factory working conditions and enacted workplace safety reforms
Question 18: A. improved working conditions and the rights of laborers