What invention by Eli Whitney in 1793 revolutionized the cotton industry?
The American Industrial Revolution: A Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The steam engine
The cotton gin
The spinning jenny
The telegraph
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the introduction of the factory system impact labor and working conditions during the Industrial Revolution?
Improved wages and working conditions
Increased demand for skilled labor
Led to longer working hours and harsher conditions
Reduced child labor
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did women play in the workforce during the American Industrial Revolution?
They were primarily in managerial positions
They were not allowed to work
They worked mainly in domestic services
They became a significant part of the factory labor force
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was a significant effect of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?
Decrease in population density
Growth of suburban areas
Increase in rural farming communities
Expansion of cities and rise in urban populations
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one major economic change during the American Industrial Revolution?
The decline of the textile industry
The growth of the agricultural sector
The rise of monopolies and trusts
The shift from agrarian to industrial economies
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transportation innovation greatly enhanced the movement of goods and people during the Industrial Revolution?
The automobile
The steam locomotive
The bicycle
The hot air balloon
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Erie Canal, completed in 1825, was crucial for connecting which two bodies of water, thereby boosting trade and westward expansion?
The Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean
The Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico
The Hudson River and Lake Erie
The Colorado River and the Pacific Ocean
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