2.5 Industrialization and Urbanization Quiz

What period marked the transition from small farms to big factories in America?

• Early 1600s to mid-1600s

• Late 1800s to early 1900s

• Mid-1700s to late 1700s

• Late 1900s to early 2000s

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USHS1877.C.3.b

USHS1877.C.3.c

What were some of the challenges faced by women and minorities in the workforce during the Industrial Revolution? (Select all that apply)

• Access to higher education

• Discrimination and lower-paying jobs

• Opportunities for entrepreneurship

• Struggles for equality and representation

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USHS1877.C.3.b

USHS1877.C.3.c

Why did rural populations migrate to cities during the Gilded Age?

Rural populations migrated to cities during the Gilded Age cause.....

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USHS1877.C.3.b

USHS1877.C.3.c

What was a major factor that contributed to the growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution?

• Reduction in immigration

• The use of machines and factories

• Decline in technological advancements

• Decrease in agricultural jobs

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USHS1877.C.3.b

USHS1877.C.3.c

What was a direct consequence of new technologies on farms during the Industrial Revolution?

• Displacement of rural populations

• Stabilization of food prices

• Decreased urban migration

• Increased need for farm labor

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USHS1877.C.3.b

USHS1877.C.3.c

What was a significant challenge posed by urban expansion?

• Decreased economic activity

• Overcrowding and slums

• Enhanced infrastructure development

• Improved living conditions

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USHS1877.C.3.b

USHS1877.C.3.c

What was a hallmark of the Gilded Age in terms of governance?

• Rapid technological decline

• Decreased immigration

• Widespread political corruption

• Political stability

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USHS1877.C.3.a

How did industrialization and urbanization affect women and minorities in the workforce?

• They dominated the higher-paying job sectors

• They were often relegated to lower-paying jobs

• They faced no discrimination

• They were given equal pay as men

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USHS1877.C.3.b

USHS1877.C.3.c

Which of the following were impacts of industrialization on the American economy? (Select all that apply)

• Shift from agricultural to industrial production

• Decreased economic growth

•  Increased economic disparities

• Stagnation of technological innovation

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USHS1877.C.3.b

USHS1877.C.3.c

What were some impacts of industrialization and urbanization on American society during the Gilded Age?

• Increased political corruption and the rise of political machines

• Improved living conditions and equal distribution of wealth

• Decreased migration patterns and cultural transformations

• Reduced labor needs on farms and increased agricultural production

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USHS1877.C.3.a