American Industrial Revolution

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Where did the Industrial Revolution start?

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Britain

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What geographical feature enabled Samuel Slater to build his factory?

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Fast-moving rivers in the North.

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How did the use of interchangeable parts affect industrialization in the United States?

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It made it possible for unskilled laborers to manufacture complex goods.

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What was the main goal of trade unions?

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To protect specific workers' jobs in their trade.

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Why is Samuel Slater often referred to as the “Father of the American Industrial Revolution”? Options: He invented interchangeable parts. He started the first trade union. He developed the Lowell System for textile production. He opened the first mechanized textile mill in America.

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He opened the first mechanized textile mill in America.

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Advances in farming technology caused a large number of people to move from rural to urban areas. Which of the following BEST explains why? New factories offered more job opportunities. The comforts of the city became more attractive. Transportation radically improved the ability to move. Life on the farm became much easier.

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New factories offered more job opportunities.

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What was the role of the steam engine in the Industrial Revolution?

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It played a crucial role in transportation and manufacturing.

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A person who invests money in an industry is a ____________.

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Capitalist

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______ was a resource needed to run a steam engine.

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Coal

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Who created interchangeable parts?

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Eli Whitney