ERA OF INDUSTRIALISM

Which characteristics best complete the list?

• Political battles, War

• Development of plantations, Civil War

• End of slavery, Steamboats

• Factory system, Reform movements

Which of the following is a correct cause/­effect relationship for this era?

• Reform movements led to expansion of slavery.

• Growth of cities led to industrialism.

• Industrialism led to growth of cities.

• Inventions led to reform movements

Which word below best fits as a negative consequence into both blanks?

railroads : ______________________

urbanization : ___________________

• immigration

• slavery

• pollution

• child labor

How did the construction of railroads and canals most benefit Northern industry?

• allowed faster movement of people and products

• increased urbanization in the South and West

Which of the following was a benefit of the free enterprise system in the United States during the 19th century?

• more government involvement with businesses

• less dependence on foreign products

• less specialized labor and production

• fewer slaves needed to work in factories

All of the following will complete the diagram except —

• more immigrants in cities

• more pollution in major cities

• acceptance of diversity

• division between classes

Which innovation was most responsible for the growth of industry during the 1800s?

• automobiles

• electricity

• telegraph

• steam power

All of the following were economic changes in the nation as a result of the War of 1812 EXCEPT

• increased desire for American products

• increased industrial production

• introduction of the American System

• increased reliance on American manufactured goods

All of the following will complete the diagram EXCEPT —

• growth of cities

• increased immigration

• cheaper, better products

• decreased migration

Which of the following allowed the United States to become a top producer of steel?

• development of the Bessemer process

• use of railroads