Industrial Revolution / Gilded Age Quiz

What was the main cause of the Industrial Revolution?

• New technology

• Small businesses

• Rise of cities

• Official war

What was the result of urbanization during this time period?

• No significant change

• Positive and negative effects

• Rise in population

• Decline in population

What were the positive effects of urbanization?

• Jobs and economic opportunities

• Crowded cities

• Bad living conditions

• Pollution

What was the purpose of the Railroads during the Industrial Revolution?

• Transport goods and trade

• Reduce job opportunities

• Increase pollution

• Create bad living conditions

What is the difference between Captain of Industry and Robber Baron?

• Both are corrupt businessmen

• Captain of Industry encourages economic growth, Robber Baron takes advantage of the market

• Captain of Industry creates fake votes, Robber Baron controls the voting

• Both are self-made men

Did the majority of immigrants become successful during this time period?

• No, most immigrants were poor factory workers

• Yes, most immigrants became successful

• Immigrants were not allowed during this time period

• Immigrants had no impact on the economy

Why did many immigrants travel to the US during the Industrial Revolution?

• All of the above

• Persecution in other countries

• Bad living conditions and working conditions

• Job opportunities

What was the purpose of Labor Unions?

• To reduce job opportunities

• To improve wages and working conditions

• To create bad living conditions

• To increase pollution

What were the issues people had with Child Labor?

• Children were not allowed to work

• Children were not paid enough

• Children were getting hurt and dying young

• Children were not getting any education

Why did the Haymarket Riot occur?

• People were happy with their wages and working conditions

• People were protesting for better wages and conditions

• People were demanding higher taxes

• People were celebrating a successful labor strike