The Industrial Revolution

Which of the following best describes how railroads helped the United States economy continue to grow?

• They used many tons of steel.

• They used coal to keep moving.

• They charged high rates to farmers.

• They helped businesses to transport goods.

What was The Industrial Revolution?

• It was a war started by unhappy workers who wanted better pay and working conditions.

• It was a change in the way goods were produced--from hand-made goods to goods made by machines.

• It was an era in America when people moved away from cities and back to farms to build factories.

• None of the above.

Which of the following is a true statement about The Industrial Revolution?

• Many farmers left rural areas and moved to cities during the Industrial Revolution.

• Most farmers stayed in rural areas during the Industrial Revolution.

• Farmers were making excellent money off of their crops during this time.

• There were no factory jobs to be found during this time.

The invention of new machines was an important part of the Industrial Revolution because

• factory owners wanted new machines.

• new machines helped businesses manufacture goods much more quickly and cheaply.

• American inventors wanted to invent machines that were the best in the world.

• America was in a race with Canada to see who could invent the most new machines.

Which business leader invented a new method for making steel before selling his million dollar corporation to the United States Steel Corporation in 1901?

• Thomas Edison

• J.P. Morgan

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

Which business leader built a successful career in the banking industry?

• J.P. Morgan

• Thomas Edison

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

Which business leader founded Standard Oil Company?

• J.P. Morgan

• Thomas Edison

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

One negative effect of a monopoly is _______________________________

• creation of new jobs

• better products to sell

• higher prices for customers

• more time to make goods

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory was destroyed by fire in 1911 which eventually led to ________________________.

• many workers being fired.

• public buildings being safer.

• factories becoming more dangerous.

• more doors being locked during the workday so girls could not steal products.

Choose ALL of the problems faced by factory workers before 1938.

• Many workers earned low wages and worked long hours.

• Many business owners were going on strike.

• Working conditions were often unhealthy and dangerous.

• Many workers labored in hot, cramped sweatshops.

• Many workers were children and immigrant women who could not find better jobs.