The Beard-Hacker Thesis claims that postbellum economic grow…

The Beard-Hacker Thesis claims that postbellum economic growth in the United States   a.  was slowed by rapid immigration.   b.  was accelerated by rapid immigration from English speaking countries.   c.  was slowed by the formation of industrial monopolies.   d.  was accelerated by economic and financial changes generated by the Civil War.

Samuel Gompers is most recognized for:    a.  the in…

Samuel Gompers is most recognized for:    a.  the invention of air brakes for trains.   b.  his role as an early union leader.    c.  invention of a steel manufacturing process.    d.  the development of refrigerated train cars. 

Yasukichi Yasuba’s research suggests that the decline in the…

Yasukichi Yasuba’s research suggests that the decline in the U.S. fertility rate in the antebellum period was due to   a.  rising land prices.   b.  people marrying later in life.   c.  rising manufacturing wages.   d.  a high percentage of young males and a low percentage of young females in the population.