Ch 7 Industrial Revolution and Changing Economies Quiz

What was the purpose of the Embargo Act of 1807?

• To pressure France to find diplomatic solutions

• To stimulate the textile industry in the United States

• To increase trade and employment

• To protect American vessels from British harassment

How did the Market Revolution and industrialization change the production of manufactured goods?

• From skilled artisans to unskilled laborers

• From local markets to international trade

• From home production to factories

• From factories to home production

What impact did the Market Revolution have on the roles and work of women?

• It led to their exclusion from factory jobs

• It decreased their opportunities for employment

• It increased their participation in the workforce

• It had no significant impact on women's roles

Which technology allowed the Market Revolution to happen?

• Printing press

• Spinning jenny

• Cotton gin

• Steam engine

Why did the south stay agricultural and rural while the north became more industrial and urban?

• The south prioritized agricultural production

• The north had a larger population and workforce

• The north had better transportation infrastructure

• The south lacked natural resources for industrialization