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1302 Unit 1 Chp 2

Authored by ROSALIE BENNETT

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11th Grade

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1302 Unit 1 Chp 2
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the significant changes in the American workforce during the period from 1860-1890?

The majority of Americans worked in factories.

The number of patents issued by the U.S. Patent office declined.

New inventions led to a growth in industrial growth around the country.

The development of commercial electricity decreased the number of industries.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By the end of the 19th century, how did the development of commercial electricity impact factories?

It reduced the number of factories.

It allowed more industries to concentrate in cities.

It decreased the workforce in factories.

It led to the closure of long-established textile factories.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What demographic shift occurred in the United States from 1880 to 1920?

The rural population quadrupled.

The number of industrial workers remained the same.

The urban population doubled.

The number of industrial workers decreased.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the employment trend in textile factories by the end of the 19th century?

They were mostly staffed by men.

They saw a decrease in female employees.

They were dominated by female employees.

They were completely automated and did not need employees.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the U.S. Patent office first open?

1790

1860

1880

1890

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is credited with inventing the telephone in 1876?

Thomas Edison

Alexander Graham Bell

Westinghouse & Tesla

Samuel Fay

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Westinghouse & Tesla invent in 1886 that was significant for the electrical industry?

Telephone

High-voltage alternating current

Paperclip

Typewriter

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