Industrialization in the United States

What percentage of Americans were farmers before the Civil War?

• 90%

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

What invention by Cyrus McCormick revolutionized farming?

• Steamship

• Telephone

• Reaper

• Automobile

What did mechanization in farming lead to?

• Increased labor needs

• Decreased production

• Decreased labor needs

• Increased manual labor

What were some of the transportation advances that contributed to the transformation of the United States?

• Railroads and steamships

• Automobiles and airplanes

• Bicycles, horse-drawn carriages, and canals

• Subways, trams, and bicycles

What led to lower production costs in industries?

• Increased labor costs

• Handmade production

• Mass production using machines

• Limited access to raw materials

What played a significant role in making people spend and buy more?

• Advertising

• Government regulations

• Trade unions

• Economic recession

What was a consequence of businesses swallowing up their competitors?

• Increased competition

• Lower prices for goods and services

• Limited choices for consumers

• Higher quality products

What were the new energy sources that contributed to the growth of industries?

• Coal and oil

• Solar and wind

• Natural gas and nuclear

• Hydroelectric and geothermal

What was a source of cheap labor for the new industries in the United States?

• Skilled workers

• Native-born Americans

• Women and children

• Retired individuals

Which is NOT an example of big business?

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