Industrial Revolution

How did the economy change during the Industrial Revolution?

• Native Americans became farmers instead of hunters.

• Most people stopped farming and began working in factories.

• The United States lost money due to the decrease in agriculture.

• People adapted to Native American culture.

What new technology was created by James Watt to help power mills and factories?

• Electricity

• Steam Engine

• Telegraph

• Trains

What was the most important mode of transportation during the Industrial Revolution?

• The Panama Canal

• Horses

• Ships

• Trains

Manufacturing and industry changed society into...

• An agricultural society.

• A consumer society focused on buying and selling.

• Workers getting fired and easily replaced.

• Disease spreading rapidly in cities.

If a worker complained about low pay and terrible hours during the Industrial Revolution, what most likely happened?

• Business owners increased their hourly pay.

• Women and children took their positions.

• Business owners felt bad for the terrible working conditions.

• The workers were fired and replaced with another worker willing to work for the low wage.

What was Urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?

• American cities grew because factories required a large workforce and families needed to live near their jobs.

• Immigrants took over American jobs.

• Cities were overcrowded causing sanitation issues.

• Families moved to the city so that their children could to go to school.

What benefits did coal and steam have that changed the world?

• Mining jobs increased.

• People moved near rivers and streams to be near a large water supply.

• These resources replaced working with your hands and increased productivity.

• Large amounts of coal settled conflict with European countires.

What products were first made using machines in factories?

• Train parts

• Steel

• Textiles (cloth, fabric)

• Tools

Which of the following was NOT associated with early factory working conditions?

• Low wages

• Dangerous working conditions

• Pollution

• Safe working conditions

An increase in production led to...

• Better quality products.

• More people moving to America.

• Products became less expensive.

• Laborers received higher wages.