Industrial Rev. check quiz

Why did many people decide to live in the north rather than the south?

• Any immigrant found in the south would instantly become a slave.

• The North had a much lower population than the South

• The North had less opportunity

• The South only had small industrial sectors

How did the Industrial Revolution increase the population of cities?

• People wanted to pursue jobs in cities which caused the population to grow rapidly

• It attracted a lot of tourism

• Since the population was already so low, the government paid people to live in the North.

Which of the following closely resembles Free Enterprise

• No government interference in business, private owners receive money, make you want and sell what you want.

• Heavy taxation on manufactured goods

• Government heavily regulates the flow of trade and consistently seized many products

How did the creation of the Erie Canal impact New York City?

• The Erie Canal was connected to the city of Boston

• Many people used the canal to leave the city in search of jobs in the south

• It turned New York City into a major trading hub with a large seaport

• The Erie Canal caused New York City to become a ghost town

Which answer is true about the of Industrial Revolution?

• The creation of goods transitioned from factories to homes

• Most factories were created in the South

• The Free Enterprise system was highly discouraged by the government

• Production methods were much better and there was increased competition between businesses

What was the name of the region where many immigrants settled to create small food farms?

• North

• East

• Midwest

• South

What were the Irish and Chinese mainly known for building?

• Canals

• The Railroad

• Factories

• Farms

How did the massive amount of immigration into the United States impact the Industrial Revolution?

• The amount of available workers greatly increased

• It caused an increase in the cost of goods due to high populations

• The creation of labor unions

• All immigrant groups were welcomed with open arms

During the Industrial Revolution, many young women found work in factories in the North. From which area did women often move from in order to then live in cities?

• Urban

• Rural

• Suburban

How did the government impact the future of the western states when they decided to encourage the free enterprise system?

• It separated the West from the North and South because of their differences

• The government ended up discouraging the development of the South due to the advancement of the transportation systems

• It caused many people to move to the south

• It caused many roads and railways (transportation) to be built in the western states which resulted in larger settlements greater trade