Industrial Revolution

Why were railroads so important during this time?

• they moved goods more quickly and less expensively over greater distances
• they were fun to ride on to go visit family in other states
• people could ride on railroads to get to their jobs in another city

In the early 1900’s, many Americans moved from farms into the cities. In addition, many immigrants were also settling in cities throughout the United States. What happened to cities because of the increase in population?

• a. Fewer roads and highways were built.

• b. There were no transportation systems for people to use.

• c. Cities became overcrowded and unhealthy.

• d. Smaller buildings were built instead of larger ones.

Where was the Transcontinental Railroad located?

• a. from the coast of Virginia to Alaska

• b. from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean

• c. from the borders of Canada to Mexico

• d. from the states of Florida to Maine

How did the Industrial Revolution affect where people lived?

• a. Large cities in the United States formed near industry areas.

• b. Cities were spread evenly throughout the United States.

• c. There were no cities on the West Coast of the United States.

• d. The United States lost population because of industry.

The Industrial Revolution had different effects on people’s lives. Choose one of the groups below. Which is true about how the Industrial Revolution affected producers in this time period?

• Producers lives worsened because of all the people being crowded.

• Producers lives worsened dealing with all the immigrants.

• Producers lives improved because they had many more workers and could make more money.

• Producers lives improved because of diseases.

How did this invention change the way people lived or worked? Give an example.

• Washing Machine made peoples work faster because it did not take as long to wash clothes as it did washing by hand.

• The washing machine made life harder without electricity.

• The washing machine made life better by being cleaner.

How did many producers in the South East United States make money.

• From factories and industry

• From farms and agriculture

• From railroads

• From immigrants

How did many producers in the North East United States make money.

• From factories and industry

• From farms and agriculture

• From railroads

• From immigrants

All inventions make life and work

• easier, slower and dangerous

• easier, time consuming, interesting

• easier, safer, faster

• easier, not boring, colorful

After the year 2000, technology had an increase in the number of cell phones. Steve Jobs’ Iphone led to an increase in smartphone production in the United States. What economic term is reflected in this change?

• technology

• b. effect

• c. supply determinant

• d. demand determinant