American Industrial Revolution

Where did the Industrial Revolution start?

• France

• Spain

• America

• Britain

What geographical feature enabled Samuel Slater to build his factory?

• Large rolling hills in the South.

• Fast-moving rivers in the North.

• Access to the ocean in the South.

• Lakes in the North.

 How did the use of interchangeable parts affect industrialization in the United States?

• It increased the time it took to manufacture goods.

• It made it necessary to hire skilled laborers to manufacture special goods.

• 1. It increased the cost of manufacturing goods.

• It made it possible for unskilled laborers to manufacture complex goods.

What was the main goal of trade unions?

• To protect all workers' jobs.

• To protect specific workers' jobs in their trade.

• To protect the interests of factory owners.

• To protect the government's interest in factories.

Why is Samuel Slater often referred to as the “Father of the American Industrial Revolution”?

• He invented interchangeable parts.

• He started the first trade union.

• 1. He developed the Lowell System for textile production.

• He opened the first mechanized textile mill in America.

Advances in farming technology caused a large number of people to move from rural to urban areas. Which of the following BEST explains why?

• New factories offered more job opportunities.

• The comforts of the city became more attractive.

• Transportation radically improved the ability to move.

• Life on the farm became much easier.

What was the role of the steam engine in the Industrial Revolution?

• It decreased the efficiency of factories.

• It played a crucial role in transportation and manufacturing.

• It had no significant role in the Industrial Revolution.

• It increased the cost of production.

A person who invests money in an industry is a ____________.

• Trade unionist

• Capitalist

• Loyalist

• Manager

______ was a resource needed to run a steam engine.

• Wood

• Coal

• Iron

• Cotton

Who created interchangeable parts?

• Eli Whitney

• Samuel Slater

• Moses Brown

• Elias Howe