CPS 3400
Part One
1) The single most important factor in determining the size and composition of the US work
force is? Population
2) Who pioneered early American Technology? Self taught amateurs
3) 20th century advancements affecting the quality of life at that time included? The number
of telephone calls per capita increased 5,600
4) Which of the following was not a factor that contributed to Germans, Irish, and
Scandinavians immigrating from their homelands to US? LAND speculation
5) In 1900,young people under the age of 16 accounted for ________of the population and
with approximately ______ graduating from high school 44%, 02%
6) During the 18th century, most farm families were self sufficient
7) Due to wars, social upheavals, massive shifts in the economy and vast advances in
technology, the _____is regarded as the most tumultuous 100 yrs in ____. 20th century ,
world history(
8) Which of the following was true of the landowners and the merchants of the American
south prior to the civil war? They benefitted from the low wages and limited mobility of
black and poor white workers
9) The 19th century “ American system” of mass production included interchangeable parts
and stimulated productivity. However, there were barriers to this system, including ___
lack of skilled mechanics
10) What was the approximate population of the US at the beginning of the 19th century5
million
11) The OOH publication, Tomorrows Job, describes population, labor and economic trends
for 1002-2012
12) Projections of what fact finding agency are updated every two yrs and are available in the
occupational outlook handbook? Bereau of labor statistics
13) Which of these circumstances hindered early 19th century technological innovation? The
inadequate state of higher education
14) If you lived in the urban area in the 1830’s, you might succumb to___, a sickness
occurred because of poor sanitation>>> yellow fever
15) What encouraged farmers in the early 1800’s to use labor saving machinery? Shortage of
hands
16) 20th century advancements affecting the quality of life at that time included? The number
of telephone calls per capita increased 5.600
17) The long term shift from goods producing to service to service producing industries is
expected to continue
18) At least 80% of all colonist made their living as ? famers
19) Before the civil war, ____ was one of the wealthiest districts in the world, not far behind
Britain. The southern states region
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20) The most significant change made during the 20th century was ( extending the human
lifespan)
21) At the beginning of the 19th century the United States was primarily a rural and
agricultural nation
22) In the United State s of the 1800, the new wealthiest individuals came from the working
class
23) The____ describes what workers do on the job, work conditions, the training and
education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects for a wide range of occupations
Occupational Outlook Handwork
24) During the years following the War of 1812, _____ underwent a transformation of
almost as far as reaching as the industrial changes that were also taking place. Agriculture
25) During the mid 1800’s male laborers typically earned what portion of a family,s income..
2/3 wife children other third
26) One result of the development of steamboats, canals, and railroads was___? Faster
communication
27) Which of the following is not an invention or development that came about in the 20th
century? Cotton gin
28) When the US was first settled, its economy was based primarily on exporting crops
because English laws mandated it
29) Leisure and hospitality employment opportunities will grow by almost 18%, greatly due
to increasing income, leisure time, and interest in physical fitness
30) During the 19th century, manufacturers started using labor saving machinery that allowed
workers to produce __ goods at___ cost, more lower
31) Occupations in areas such as general manger , sales manager and management analyst
will be among the fastest for those people who have Bachelor or more advanced degree,
plus work experience
32) One of the most dramatic sociological changes in the 20th century has been the increase
of___ in the workforce.. women
33) Cities grew mainly as a result of the younger generation migrating away from Farms and
villages
34) During the 19th century, what movement in the US reduced the cost of shipping goods to
market and stimulated the agricultural industry? The transportation revolution
35) Towns remained small in size until the beginning of the American revolution because….
England provided most of the financial credit and manufactured goods in the colonies.
36) Variables that subsequently influence career development include All of these
37) Which of the following is not an invention or development that came about in the 20th
century? The cotton gin
38) Poor communications plagued the US through the 1830s. how long did it take news of the
peace treaty ending the War of 1812 for example, to reach New York to London? 49 days
39) During the 20th century , adolescents were encouraged to pursue their education because.
They were no longer compelled to work in the field or n factories.
Part One
1) The single most important factor in determining the size and composition of the US work
force is? Population
2) Who pioneered early American Technology? Self taught amateurs
3) 20th century advancements affecting the quality of life at that time included? The number
of telephone calls per capita increased 5,600
4) Which of the following was not a factor that contributed to Germans, Irish, and
Scandinavians immigrating from their homelands to US? LAND speculation
5) In 1900,young people under the age of 16 accounted for ________of the population and
with approximately ______ graduating from high school 44%, 02%
6) During the 18th century, most farm families were self sufficient
7) Due to wars, social upheavals, massive shifts in the economy and vast advances in
technology, the _____is regarded as the most tumultuous 100 yrs in ____. 20th century ,
world history(
8) Which of the following was true of the landowners and the merchants of the American
south prior to the civil war? They benefitted from the low wages and limited mobility of
black and poor white workers
9) The 19th century “ American system” of mass production included interchangeable parts
and stimulated productivity. However, there were barriers to this system, including ___
lack of skilled mechanics
10) What was the approximate population of the US at the beginning of the 19th century5
million
11) The OOH publication, Tomorrows Job, describes population, labor and economic trends
for 1002-2012
12) Projections of what fact finding agency are updated every two yrs and are available in the
occupational outlook handbook? Bereau of labor statistics
13) Which of these circumstances hindered early 19th century technological innovation? The
inadequate state of higher education
14) If you lived in the urban area in the 1830’s, you might succumb to___, a sickness
occurred because of poor sanitation>>> yellow fever
15) What encouraged farmers in the early 1800’s to use labor saving machinery? Shortage of
hands
16) 20th century advancements affecting the quality of life at that time included? The number
of telephone calls per capita increased 5.600
17) The long term shift from goods producing to service to service producing industries is
expected to continue
18) At least 80% of all colonist made their living as ? famers
19) Before the civil war, ____ was one of the wealthiest districts in the world, not far behind
Britain. The southern states region
, CPS 3400
20) The most significant change made during the 20th century was ( extending the human
lifespan)
21) At the beginning of the 19th century the United States was primarily a rural and
agricultural nation
22) In the United State s of the 1800, the new wealthiest individuals came from the working
class
23) The____ describes what workers do on the job, work conditions, the training and
education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects for a wide range of occupations
Occupational Outlook Handwork
24) During the years following the War of 1812, _____ underwent a transformation of
almost as far as reaching as the industrial changes that were also taking place. Agriculture
25) During the mid 1800’s male laborers typically earned what portion of a family,s income..
2/3 wife children other third
26) One result of the development of steamboats, canals, and railroads was___? Faster
communication
27) Which of the following is not an invention or development that came about in the 20th
century? Cotton gin
28) When the US was first settled, its economy was based primarily on exporting crops
because English laws mandated it
29) Leisure and hospitality employment opportunities will grow by almost 18%, greatly due
to increasing income, leisure time, and interest in physical fitness
30) During the 19th century, manufacturers started using labor saving machinery that allowed
workers to produce __ goods at___ cost, more lower
31) Occupations in areas such as general manger , sales manager and management analyst
will be among the fastest for those people who have Bachelor or more advanced degree,
plus work experience
32) One of the most dramatic sociological changes in the 20th century has been the increase
of___ in the workforce.. women
33) Cities grew mainly as a result of the younger generation migrating away from Farms and
villages
34) During the 19th century, what movement in the US reduced the cost of shipping goods to
market and stimulated the agricultural industry? The transportation revolution
35) Towns remained small in size until the beginning of the American revolution because….
England provided most of the financial credit and manufactured goods in the colonies.
36) Variables that subsequently influence career development include All of these
37) Which of the following is not an invention or development that came about in the 20th
century? The cotton gin
38) Poor communications plagued the US through the 1830s. how long did it take news of the
peace treaty ending the War of 1812 for example, to reach New York to London? 49 days
39) During the 20th century , adolescents were encouraged to pursue their education because.
They were no longer compelled to work in the field or n factories.
