Chapter 10 Growth and Expansion

Front

What did Americans learn to develop during the colonial period to make work easier and more efficient?

Back

Hand tools

Front

During the colonial period, what was a reason for developing tools? Abundance of labor, Lack of labor, Technological advancement, Government policy

Back

Lack of labor

Front

What is one of the major elements of free enterprise?

Back

Private property

Front

Which invention is used for weaving textiles?

Back

Power loom

Front

What did Samuel Slater do after memorizing the machine design?

Back

He slipped out of Britain to the United States.

Front

Why was the factory system significant?

Back

It allowed all stages of cloth making to be performed in the same location.

Front

What was the main benefit of using interchangeable parts in manufacturing?

Back

Mass production

Front

Which innovation significantly improved transportation during the Industrial Revolution? Options: Telegraph, Steam locomotive, Electricity, Printing press

Back

Steam locomotive

Front

Which industry was most transformed by the introduction of the steam engine?

Back

Textile industry

Front

What was the population of the United States according to the first census in 1790?

Back

Nearly 4 million