CH 13 Test American History

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• United States

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• France

In what location were the early factories built?

• Near rivers

• In urban centers

• In rural areas

• On mountain tops

Who was the British mechanic who memorized the blueprints of machines and brought the designs to the US, thus spreading the Industrial Revolution to the US?

• James Watt

• Samuel Slater

• Richard Arkwright

• George Stephenson

The Industrial Revolution spread slowly in the US because:

• The US had abundant natural resources.

• People did not like the repetitive work

• The US was focused on agriculture.

• There was a shortage of labor.

Which inventor created interchangeable parts and used mass production to produce goods quicker and more efficiently?

• Eli Whitney

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Nikola Tesla

Name the war that helped create a need for a stronger industry in the US.

• World War I

• War of 1812

• The Civil War

• The Vietnam War

In order to solve the labor shortages, Samuel Slater created which labor system, which would hire entire families to work in the factories?

• Lowell System

• Rhode Island System

• Putting-out System

• American System

Describe the Lowell System.

• A labor system that hired women, and gave them a place to stay

• A system of agriculture developed in the southern United States.

• A method of transportation used in the 19th century.

• A political system used in early American colonies.

What led to the creation of labor unions?

• Poor working conditions

• High wages

• Long working hours

• Abundant job opportunities

In what ways were the labor unions successful?

• Improved working conditions

• Increased wages

• Reduced working hours

• All of the above