Industrial Revolution Quiz

When did the First Industrial Revolution start in Great Britain?

• Before the American Revolution

• After the American Revolution

• During the Civil War

• In the early 20th century

What type of revolution was the First Industrial Revolution?

• Political revolution

• Economic revolution

• Social revolution

• Technological revolution

When did the First Industrial Revolution end?

• After the Civil War

• During the American Revolution

• In the early 20th century

• Before the Civil War

What was one reason for the occurrence of the First Industrial Revolution?

• High tariffs

• Transcontinental railroad

• Immigration

• Ghost Dance

Who were some of the wealthiest individuals during the Second Industrial Revolution?

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

• John D. Rockefeller

• Andrew Carnegie

• JP Morgan

Which technology was involved in the battle between Edison and Tesla?

• Sewing machine

• Typewriter

• Telephone

• Lightbulb

What type of transportation became common in U.S. cities during the Second Industrial Revolution?

• Horse-drawn carriages

• Trolleys

• Cars

• Bicycles

What invention led to the construction of skyscrapers?

• Sewing machine

• Typewriter

• Telephone

• Steel

What technology made the streets brighter and safer?

• Sewing machine

• Typewriter

• Telephone

• Electric lights

Which technology was used to capture motion pictures?

• Sewing machine

• Typewriter

• Telephone

• Motion picture camera