Industrialization/Immigration/Urbanization

This chart shows some of the causes of the Industrial Revolution in the United States.

What does this chart illustrate about the growth of industry in the late 19th century?

• Industries were able to grow despite strict government regulation.

• The federal government opposed the creation of monopolies and trusts.

• Industries were directly supported by government-mandated investments.

• The federal government played an important role in encouraging economic growth.

This graph shows cotton prices from 1870-1890.

What statement provides an accurate analysis of the trend shown in this graph?

• Industrialization in the South was successful, and new factories took the place of farming.

• A high demand for cotton during the Industrial Age led to an increase in production.

• The economy of the South declined during the Industrial Age.

• Southerners gave up growing cotton and switched to cultivating other cash crops.

Which invention during the Industrial Revolution helped businesses create longer workdays?

• lightbulb

• steel

• telegraph

• telephone

Why was the American Federation of Labor created in 1886?

• to protect the rights of workers

• to protect the rights of African Americans

• to support the women’s suffrage movement

• to increase the strength of the United States military

This map shows some numbered regions of the United States.

During the Industrial Age, in which numbered region was the majority of industry concentrated?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

From which nation in Europe would an “old immigrant” likely have come?

• England

• Italy

• Poland

• Russia

How did the United States government attempt to limit the number of Chinese immigrants during the 1890s?

• It created alliances with Japan that weakened political relations with China and other parts of Asia.

• It passed laws that forced immigrants to prove that they had relatives already living in the United States.

• It passed laws that prevented European immigrants within the United States.

• It refused to create trade agreements with China.

This is a list of some government actions in Chicago and New York around the turn of the century.

What prompted the city governments to take these actions?

• Industrial growth and overcrowding led to poor sanitation conditions which increased the risk of disease.

• Federal regulations required cities to provide clean drinking water to all residents free of charge.

• Low population in the cities prompted the governments to make improvements in order to attract immigrants.

• As a philanthropic gesture, wealthy residents of the city donated money to fund the construction of sanitation projects.

This cartoon was published in 1917.

What idea held by many labor union members is evident in this cartoon?

• Labor unions must be prepared to resort to violence to further their cause.

• Farmers did not have a role in advancing the cause of labor groups.

• Labor unions lose power if they allow unskilled workers and immigrants to participate.

• Solidarity of union members led to gains for the working class.

Which industrial invention extended the length of the average workday?

• conveyer belt

• light bulb

• steam engine

• steel