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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these events first led to the widespread use of the telegraph?

the War of 1812

the Democratic National Convention in 1844

the completion of the transcontinental line in 1861

the death of Samuel F. B. Morse in 1872

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The telegraph helped businesses ____________________and become more efficient.

reduce labor costs

reduce shipping times

increase product variety

increase communication speed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following correctly describes an effect of the shift to steam-powered factories?

Cities experienced a loss in population.

Businesses were able to reduce shipping costs.

Rural areas became the center of industrial growth.

Businesses were forced to pay workers higher wages.


4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At the start of the Industrial Revolution, most factories ran on

solar power

water power

steam power

electric power

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following correctly describes an effect that new inventions had on agriculture in the United States?

The size of populations in rural areas decreased.

The costs of production and labor costs increased.

The number of people needed to work the land increased.

The amount of crops farmers could plant and harvest decreased.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two people produced items that directly improved the daily lives of most Americans?

Isaac Singer and Elias Howe

John Deere and Isaac Singer

Cyrus McCormick and Elias Howe

John Deere and Cyrus McCormick

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The _______________ was one invention that improved daily life at home.

steel plow

water frame

sewing machine

mechanical reaper

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