Industrial Revolution Quiz #2

When did the American Industrial Revolution begin and end?

• During the 1700s

• During the 1800s

• During World War II

• During the Civil War until the very early 1900s

Why did immigrants accept the harsh conditions?

• Because they were paid well

• Because they were forced to by the government

• Because they enjoyed the challenges

• Because they had no other options

Who were the most successful tycoons during the American Industrial Revolution?

• Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett

• Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, Alexander Graham Bell

• Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller

• Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates

What natural resources did the United States have during the Industrial Revolution?

• Coal, water, cotton

• Diamonds, platinum, uranium

• Iron, oil, timber

• Gold, silver, copper

Why were new laws important during the Industrial Revolution?

• To restrict business growth

• To protect workers and regulate industries

• To increase taxes on businesses

• To limit the use of technology

Why were trains so important during the Industrial Revolution?

• To increase the cost of transportation

• To transport goods across the country easily

• To provide entertainment for the workers

• To reduce the population growth

How did J.P. Morgan help finance companies?

• By providing free advertising

• By investing money in exchange for ownership of part of the company

• By offering tax breaks to companies

• By creating a national currency

Who was John D. Rockefeller?

• A famous inventor

• A famous artist

• A leader in the oil industry

• A politician

Who was Andrew Carnegie?

• A famous actor

• A politician

• A steel tycoon

• A musician

What were muckrakers?

• Journalists who exposed work conditions in businesses

• Workers who went on strike

• Politicians who passed labor laws

• Business owners who supported unions