The North and South Take Different Paths

The era in which machines took the place of hand tools is known as:

• The Agricultural Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Technological Revolution

• The Renaissance

What is the textile industry primarily associated with?

• The production of electronics

• The construction of buildings

• The manufacturing of clothing

• The cultivation of crops

What crop/plant was mostly used in the textile industry?

• Wheat

• Cotton

• Bamboo

• Flax

What did the factory system do?

• Decreased production speed

• Allowed workers to work from home

• Brought many workers and machines together under one roof

• Encouraged handcrafting over machine use

Wealthy investors known as capitalists provided the money needed to build factories. Why did they invest this money?

• To support the arts

• To create public parks

• To fund scientific research

• To earn a profit

Why did The Lowell Mills have boarding houses, a library, and a hospital for its workers?

• To attract and maintain a stable workforce

• To serve as tourist attractions

• To provide education for children

• To conduct medical experiments

Describe the advantages of interchangeable parts.

• They made repairs more difficult and expensive

• They allowed for mass production and easy replacement of parts

• They were unique and required custom manufacturing

• They decreased the efficiency of production

Describe some problems workers in factories faced during the Industrial Revolution.

• High wages and short working hours

• Safe working conditions and job security

• Long hours, low pay, and unsafe working conditions

• Flexible schedules and comfortable work environments

Why do you think people were willing to work in such poor conditions?

• They preferred poor conditions

• There were no other employment options available

• They were unaware of the conditions before starting

• The work was easy and required little effort

Describe some problems that developed as cities became crowded.

• Increased pollution and crime rates

• Improved public transportation systems

• Decreased cost of living

• Enhanced employment opportunities