Industrial and Westward

Why didn't immigrants settle in southern states?

• North had lower population densities

• Southern states had smaller industrial sectors

Where did Immigrants mostly settle?

• North

• South

Which factor led to the increase of population in urban areas?

• rise of industrialism

• establishment of federal income tax

Which areas population increased drastically due to industrialization?

• Rural

• Suburban

• Urban

Which state's economy was improved by the Erie Canal?

• New York

• Louisiana

New York City became a vital commercial center with the country's busiest seaport due to the-

• Mississippi River

• Erie Canal

How did the factory system contribute to the rapid industrialization of the U.S.?

• By relying on skilled artisans to create custom goods

• By making the production of goods more efficient

How did the Industrial Revolution effect U.S. women?

• They worked in unions

• Women moved from rural to cities

What was one result of industrialization in the mid-nineteenth century?

• People moved to cities for economic opportunities

• People moved to farms for economic opportunities

What occurred during early U.S. industrialization?

• Labor laws required factories to provide a safe working environment

• Production of goods from homes to factories