The Industrial Revolution in the United States

Where did the Industrial Revolution start?

• A. America

• B. Africa

• C. France

• D. Great Britain

What was the Industrial Revolution?

• A. The birth of cars

• B. Spread of mass production

• C. The start of America

• D. The start of Walmart

According to many historians, which of the following states did the Industrial Revolution start in?

• A. New York

• B. California

• C. Texas

• D. Rhode Island, Boston

Who is credited with opening the first textile mill in the United States?

• A. Samuel Slater

• B. Thomas Edison

• C. Henry Ford

• D. Robert Fulton

What war inspired the United States to begin to build up its industrial capacity?

• A. Civil War

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• B. War of 1812

• C. French and Indian War

• D. Revolutionary War

What was the nickname given to textile mills in Lowell, Boston?

• A. Millers

• B. Spinners

• C. Textile Girls

• D. Lowell Mill Girls

The total employees working at Lowell Mills were __

• A. Women

• B. Men

• C. Both A & B

• D. None of the above

Samuel Slater was able to open _____ textile in the United States.

• A. 9

• B. 10

• C. 11

• D. None of the above

The Industrial Revolution had little impact on the daily lives of most Americans.

• A. TRUE

• B. FALSE

Why was the steam engine one of the most important inventions? Because it was used in ___

• A. A lot of machines

• B. All the vehicles

• C. Both A & B

• D. None of the above