Industrial Revolution

Which of the following best describes the Industrial Revolution?

• it was a time of change

• It was a time where the economy shifted from an industrial economy to a service based economy.

• It was a period of dramatic industrial expansion

• It was a time where factories switched to supplying ammunition for war.

Which of the following did NOT help America industrialize?

• strict government regulations placed on the way businesses were run.

• An abundance of raw material

• Improved transportation due to the railroad system

• a flood of new inventions

How did the railroads impact the steel industry?

• Railroads made steel too expensive for anyone else and drove the industry bankrupt

• Railroads refused to carry steel leading to many strikes

• Railroads refused to use steel because it was not the best material for making railroad tracks

• Railroads spent large amounts on steel causing it to be a highly profitable industry.

Where did many of the "new" immigrants come from?

• South and Central America

• Africa

• Central and Eastern Europe

• Australia

What was Henry Ford's greatest achievement in the production of automobiles?

• He created the Model T

• He created the Ford F150

• He created the assembly line

• Henry Ford? More like Henry Forf. He did nothing

Which of the following does NOT describe working conditions during the Industrial Revolution?

• There were plenty of breaks for kids to go to school

• Most workers worked 14+ hour days

• There was no job security

• Factories were dark and dangerous.

What was the goal of labor unions?

• To improve working conditions and benefit workers

• To improve profits for factory workers

• To give scabs a chance to get work

• To allow for the rich to get richer

Which of the following is NOT a means used to break strikes?

• Pinkertons

• Scabs

• Blacklisting

• Increase in wages

Which of the following is an example of a push factor?

• War

• Promise of a new job

• a Higher standard of living

• Joining family members in a different country

Which of the following is an example of a pull factor?

• War

• Famine

• New jobs

• Religious persecution