More Technological Advances

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

The telegraph helped businesses ____________________and become more efficient.

• reduce labor costs

• reduce shipping times

• increase product variety

• increase communication speed

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.

  
  

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

• solar power

• water power

• steam power

• electric power

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.

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

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

• steel plow

• water frame

• sewing machine

• mechanical reaper

What was the invention of the telegraph based on?

Why did telegraph messages become so widely used?

Why could newer factories be built almost anywhere?