Industrialization Quiz

What did the Industrial Revolution increase in the lives of average Americans?

• The standard of living

• Women's rights

• Worker's satisfaction

• Migration to rural areas

Which of the following statements about the “Gilded Age” is true?

• the middle class ran society

• there was a major difference between the rich and the poor

• immigrants lived in luxury

• many people shared in the wealth resulting from the growth of big business

Which of the following most influenced American demographics from the 1890s to the present?

• Deaths from disease

• High birthrates among Native Americans

• Importation of slaves from West Africa

• Immigration

In the late 1800s, due to limited space, cities became increasingly overcrowded. How did the use of steel help resolve this challenge?

• Taller buildings could be built in limited spaces.

• More open living spaces could be created.

• Less pollution was produced by construction

• A new material was used in construction.

What is a pull factor in regards to Immigration

• Work availability

• Religious persecution

• I can get away from my jerk family.

• Good eats

What is a push factor in regards to immigration?

• Political unrest

• Family and Friends live there

• Good eats

• I am accepted for my religious beliefs

What is nativism?

• An extreme dislike of immigrants by native-born people.

• Being Native American

• Being native in a country

• An extreme dislike of native born people by immigrants.

Which invention was needed to help Henry Ford to mass produce the Model T?

• Assembly line

• The Bessemer Process

• Light bulb

• Electricity

Which of the following best describes the Industrial Revolution within America in the 19th and early 20th centuries?

• The Industrial Revolution saw a major increase in innovations with transportation, communication, technology, and marketing.

• The Industrial Revolution saw a major increase in political participation among minority voters, especially in the South

• The Industrial Revolution saw a decrease in immigration as a result of the number of available jobs.

• The Industrial Revolution lowered the standard of living for most Americans, due to the harsh working conditions in agricultu

How did innovations in technology and agriculture change American manufacturing in the 19 and early 20 centuries?

• Innovations caused there to be fewer job opportunities for workers.

• The creation of machinery reduced the cost and time to produce items.

• Growing technological advancements created a larger need for slave labor.

• Business owners were forced to pay their workers more, in order to afford machines.