Topic 2.1 - American Industry and the Industrial Revolution

When did the Industrial Revolution begin in the British textile industry?

• 1600s

• 1700s

• 1800s

• 1900s

What were the key resources in the first Industrial Revolution?

• Coal and iron

• Steel and oil

• Electricity and coal

• Wood and cotton

What marked the second phase of the Industrial Revolution in the 1850s?

• Introduction of steam power

• Expansion of the factory system

• Dominance of steel, oil, and electricity

• Development of new transportation methods

What factor challenged industries to produce goods more quickly and efficiently during the Civil War?

• Labor shortage

• Lack of resources

• Competition from foreign markets

• Government regulations

What natural resources fueled economic development in the United States?

• Coal and iron

• Oil and gas

• Lumber and cotton

• Gold and silver

What technological innovation significantly improved the standard of living in the country?

• Steam engine

• Telegraph

• Electricity

• Telephone

What system allowed individuals to own most businesses in the United States?

• Socialism

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Fascism

What factor inhibited the economic recovery of the South after the Civil War?

• Abundance of natural resources

• Lack of skilled labor

• Strong banking system

• High wages

What effect did railroads have on the production and distribution of goods?

• Decreased production

• Limited distribution

• Increased production

• Centralized distribution

What impact did industrialization have on the environment?

• Decreased pollution

• Increased pollution

• Preserved natural resources

• Reduced waste