Industrial Revolution and Its Impact

What was the main source of power during the Industrial Revolution?

• Water

• Coal

• Wind

• Solar

Which city experienced a dramatic rise in air pollution during the Industrial Revolution?

• London

• Manchester

• New York City

• Cuba

What negative impact did the burning of coal have on the environment?

• Increased carbon emissions

• Decreased carbon emissions

• Improved air quality

• Reduced respiratory illnesses

What positive effect did the Industrial Revolution have on the economy?

• Decreased economic growth

• Increased availability of goods

• Weakened middle class

• Restored power to aristocrats

What percentage of boys between ten and fifteen years old were part of the workforce in 1900?

• 26%

• 10%

• 50%

• 5%

How long was the average work week in 1900?

• 40 hours

• 50 hours

• 60 hours

• 70 hours

What were the average earnings for American workers in the early 1900s?

• Less than $100 a year

• Around $500 a year

• Over $1000 a year

• Varied greatly depending on the region

What event led to the implementation of the Meat Inspection Act of 1906?

• Spanish American War

• World War I

• Civil War

• American Revolution

What was the purpose of Upton Sinclair's book, The Jungle?

• To improve working conditions in factories

• To expose the poor quality of meat products

• To advocate for gender equality in the workplace

• To promote the benefits of the Industrial Revolution

What did the Meat Inspection Act of 1906 allow the government to do?

• Inspect plants at any time

• Ban the consumption of meat

• Increase meat production

• Lower meat prices