Industrial Revolution

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When did the revolution begin and end?

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The American Industrial Revolution began after the Civil War and ended in the early 1900s.

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Why did immigrants accept the harsh conditions?

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For better economic opportunities

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Who were the most successful tycoons?

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John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie

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What does the word 'Crucial' mean?

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Very important

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What did the population grow to in just thirty years during the Industrial Revolution?

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72 million people

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What word describes a very successful businessman?

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Tycoon

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What made it easier for products to be shipped across the country?

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Railroads

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True or False: The government contributed to the Industrial Revolution by giving large land grants to business owners.

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True

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Workers formed ______ in order to gain rights as a worker.

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unions

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Who became the richest man in history as he controlled the oil industry?

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John D. Rockefeller