Industrialization Flashcard

Front

The Second Industrial Revolution was due to which three factors? Mark only one oval. A) A lack of natural resources in much of the United States, a laizzez faire attitude of government towards business, and the growth of labor unions B) New uses of natural resources, government and business support for business and innovation, and a growing urban population that provided both cheap labor and markets for new products C) Use of new minerals that were found during space travel, government ownership of all means of production, and a shrinking population that made it difficult to find workers D) Natural resources that caused too much pollution, businesses that paid workers fair and decent wages along with good working conditions, and the government did no allow immigrants to enter the country so only native citizens could have jobs

Back

New uses of natural resources, government and business support for business and innovation, and a growing urban population that provided both cheap labor and markets for new products.

Front

What effect did the mechanization of the American farm in the latter part of the 19th century have on the nation?

Back

It led to an increase in crop production at a lower cost to consumers.

Front

Bessemer Process. Mark only one oval.

Back

Cheap and efficient process for making steel, developed around 1850

Front

Alexander Graham Bell: Mark only one oval.

Back

Invented the telephone, which allowed people to talk to each other over long distances and opened the way for worldwide communications network

Front

What were two ways Americans used steel?

Back

Railroads and skyscrapers

Front

What were three natural resources that played a crucial role in industrialization? Options: Earth, wind, and fire; Oil, Iron, and coal; Cement, plastic, and cotton; Rain, fire, and limestone

Back

Oil, Iron, and coal

Front

What was one positive effect of the growth of railroads?

Back

Railroads brought about new towns and markets

Front

How were the working conditions for factory workers?

Back

Working conditions in factories were dangerous and often deadly

Front

What were three issues the unions focused on?

Back

Higher wages, shorter hours, and better working conditions

Front

Upton Sinclair was an example of a….

Back

Muckraking journalist