The American Industrial Revolution: A Quiz

The American Industrial Revolution: A Quiz

8th Grade

16 Qs

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The American Industrial Revolution: A Quiz

The American Industrial Revolution: A Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

History

8th Grade

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Created by

Andie Anderson

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What invention by Eli Whitney in 1793 revolutionized the cotton industry?

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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