A New Industrial Age

Which invention was perfected by Thomas Edison?

• typewriter
• light bulb
• diesel engine
• airplane

Which two inventions helped to change the role of women?

• typewriter & telephone
• phonograph & airplane
• radio & telephone
• typewriter & assembly line

What invention helped to make steel?

• electrical power station
• assembly line
• bessemer process
• diesel engine

Which item did NOT help the U.S. industrialize?

• oil
• iron
• cheap labor
• skyscrapers

Within approximately 30 years (1870 - 1900) - Americans go from mostly....

• factory work to farmers
• using railroads to using boats
• farmers to mostly factory workers
• working outside the home to working inside the home

Which is NOT an impact of the Railroads in the United States?

• ocean towns decreased in size
• fresher foods were available
• more people interested in politics
• first class mail

Which is NOT an impact of the Railroads in the United States?

• time zones
• industry grew
• cheaper to transport goods
• vacations were harder to take

What was George Pullman's company?

• Pullman Palace Car Company
• Pullman Town Company
• Pullman Library
• Ford Motor Company

What was unique about the Pullman Town?

• it was the slums
• it was in Chicago
• rent was 25% lower than average
• workers had to live in the company town

Why did the Pullman's workers strike?

• President sent troops
• People didn't like the Pullman Town
• Pullman was too wealthy
• Pullman cuts wages not rent