U.S. Historical Movements Quiz

In the late 1800's and early 1900's, more people moved from ______.

• farms to cities

• cities to farms

• towns to villages

• countries to continents

This period in the U.S. is known as the ______.

• Second Industrial Revolution

• Technological Revolution

• Agricultural Revolution

• Digital Revolution

Which place was the center of U.S. steel production starting in the mid-1800s?

• Kitty Hawk, NC

• Pittsburgh, PA

• New York, NY

• Los Angeles, CA

Where was the site of the first manned aircraft flight?

• Pittsburgh, PA

• Kitty Hawk, NC

• Chicago, IL

• Miami, FL

What natural resources is Western Pennsylvania rich in?

• Gold and silver

• Iron ore and coal

• Oil and gas

• Copper and tin

Why is Pittsburgh's location important for transporting goods?

• It is near mountains

• It is near rivers and railroad routes

• It is near the ocean

• It is near deserts

What industry grew in Pittsburgh due to its resources and location?

• Textile industry

• Steel manufacturing industry

• Automobile industry

• Technology industry

Which invention helped solve the problem of traveling long distances on land and water taking a lot of time?

• Telephone

• Electric light bulb

• Airplane

• Candle

Who invented the electric light bulb?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Wright Brothers

• Thomas Edison

• Nikola Tesla

What invention allowed people to communicate without being face-to-face or using slow mail?

• Airplane

• Telephone

• Electric light bulb

• Telegraph