Industrial Revolution

In the late 19th century, how did the growth of industry affect American society?

• The percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased.

• Population centers shifted from the Northeast to the South.

• Restrictions on immigration created a more homogeneous culture.

• The United States experienced the disappearance of the traditional family farm.

A place where people and machines join together to mass produce goods.

• Cartel
• Corporation
• Factory
• Urbanization

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

• Low wages
• Safe working conditions
• Dangerous working conditions
• Widespread pollution

Before the Industrial Revolution all products were created by

• Factories
• Hand
• Slaves
• Royalty

What is the movement from rural to urban areas called?

• Moving
• colonization
• inflation
• urbanization

Why did people move to the cities during the Industrial revolution?

• Jobs in factories
• Jobs on the farm
• Family
• Friends

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the cities?

• Made the crime rate decrease
• Led to an increase in farm workers
• Make the cities cleaner and safer
• Led to an increase in population in the cities

What were living conditions in the city like during the Industrial Revolution?

• Very extravagant
• Strict housing regulations
• Spacious and luxurious
• Crowded and unsanitary

In which European country did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• France

• Britian

• Prussia

• Spain

Capitalism is

• An economic system in which the means of production are privately owned and money is invested to make profits.

• An economic system in which the means of production are owned by the public (government) and operate for the welfare of all.