were Americans influenced by the growth of railroads during the Second Industrial Revolution? Railroads led to shortages of raw materials for factories and of workers on farms Railroads stimulated the construction of steamships to trade up and down rivers Railroads created the need for time zones, the growth of cities, and the first truly national market Railroads made it more difficult to transport goods from place to place

Which statement describes the influence of elizabeth i on england? a. her great inherited wealth made requesting funds from parliament rarely necessary, which minimized conflicts. b. her skillful use of personal advisers to communicate her wishes to parliament promoted stability. c. her clever secret diplomacy and many successful wars made her popular with the english people. d. her continuing support of english explorers in the americas brought in vast supplies of silver and gold.

Which of the following statements would be supported by both a communist and a utopian socialist? a) a government should restrict the number of imports and exports to protect its gold reserves b) governments have no right to restrict the actions of businesses or customers c) society will shift towards socialist ideals without the need for violent revolutions d) the gains of the industrial revolution should be shared by all members of society

What were the effects of the great reform act of 1832?