Unit 2: Agricultural and Industrial Locations

What was one major factor that led to the shift in American population from rural to urban areas in the late 1800s?

• Improved transportation

• Increased agricultural production

• Expansion of coal mining

• Growth of small towns

Which industry played a significant role in Pittsburgh's rapid growth in the late nineteenth century?

• Textile manufacturing

• Steel production

• Agriculture

• Banking

What natural resources contributed to Pittsburgh's growth in the late nineteenth century?

• Gold and silver

• Coal, timber, natural gas, iron, and limestone

• Diamonds and gemstones

• Oil and copper

Why was the development of the Transcontinental Railroad important for the United States?

• It allowed for faster and more economical methods of travel

• It facilitated the growth of the textile industry

• It led to the decline of urbanization

• It reduced the demand for manufactured goods

What impact did the westward movement have on the demand for goods and services?

• It decreased the demand for goods and services

• It had no impact on the demand for goods and services

• It increased the demand for goods and services

• It led to a surplus of goods and services

Before the invention of the automobile, why did Americans have to live close to their work?

• Because they enjoyed walking to work

• Because they didn't have access to transportation

• Because they relied on horses for transportation

• Because it was not possible to travel long distances for work

What role did waterways play in transportation during this period?

• They were not important for transportation

• They were essential for commerce and employment

• They were only used for recreational purposes

• They were primarily used for fishing

What were some reasons for labor unrest in cities like Pittsburgh?

• Demands for better working conditions and fair wages

• Lack of available jobs

• Overpopulation

• Limited access to transportation

What was one effect of the growth of the North as an industrial center?

• Decreased demand for manufactured goods

• Increased demand for faster methods of travel

• Shift in American population from urban to rural areas

• Shift in American population from rural to urban areas

Which city became known as a coal mining and steel producing center?

• New York

• Chicago

• Pittsburgh

• San Francisco