Modified US History Final REVIEW Semester 1

What was the main fuel in the early industrial age?

• Steam

• Gasoline

• Coal

Which word would best replace the word for "URBAN"?

• Country-Side

• City

• Foreign

Which inventor is credited with the development of the electric light bulb?

• Thomas Edison

• James Watt

• Samuel Morse

Which of the following transportation innovations revolutionized travel during this period?

• The steam locomotive

• The bicycle

• The canoe

Which natural resource played a crucial role in fueling the 2nd Industrial Revolution?

• Gold

• Oil

• Silver

How did the Bessemer process improve manufacturing?

• It produced a dense metal that was soft and tended to rust.

• It enabled manufacturers to produce quality steel.

• It allowed manufacturers to remove oil from beneath the earth's surface.

Why did George Pullman create a town that provided for the basic needs of his workers?

• He wanted to allow workers as much freedom as possible.

• He thought it was the best way to ensure a stable work force.

• He was more concerned with workers' happiness than his profit.

How did new inventions and developments in the late 19th century change the way people worked?

• New technology led to an increase in the average workweek by roughly ten hours.

• New developments reduced the flexibility of manufacturers to decide where to locate their plants.

• New processes helped make it possible to make larger quantities of goods in a shorter amount of time.

Which of the following was true of railroad workers?

• Most railroad workers were paid high wages.

• Most railroad workers were limited to an eight hour workday.

• Railroad workers endured harsh conditions and frequent accidents.

Which of the following correctly describes the working conditions that most workers faced?

• Safe environments with few accidents.

• Equal pay for men and women.

• Long hours with low pay.