1st Industrial Revolution Prepthe United States

In the United States, most textile mills were located in the __________ because the physical environment in that region provided reliable power supplies..

• South

• Midwest

• Northeast

• West

How did American views toward manufacturing change after the War of 1812?

• American consumers became more dependent on foreign goods.

• State banks and private investors grew more hesitant to lend money to businesses.

• Merchants and industrialists pushed for higher tariffs to protect American companies.

• Important politicians opposed manufacturing and favored greater investment in agriculture.

Which of the following correctly describes the working conditions most factory workers encountered? Select the three correct answers.

• lack of housing

• short working hours

• dangerous working environments

• low wages

• strictly controlled daily schedules

Which of these correctly describes one way that reformers were successful in improving labor conditions?

• Some states passed laws that made a ten-hour workday.

• Some states passed laws that guaranteed a minimum wage.

• Some states passed laws that ended child labor in factories.

• Some states passed laws that prevented hiring women in factories.

Which system encouraged workers to use their free time to take classes?

• Rhode Island System

• Lowell System

• Factory System

• Industrial System

Which system involved dividing factory work into simple tasks?

• Rhode Island System

• Lowell System

• Factory System

• Industrial System

Which of these was NOT a way interchangeable parts impacted the manufacturing process and the factory system?

• Allowed more children to attend school in order to gain knowledge about the assembly line and production.

• It allowed Americans to repair machines and tools much quicker than before.

• Drastically increased the amount of jobs available because it did not require skilled labor.

• Increased production at a much lower cost.

Which of the following correctly describes an effect railroads had on cities?

• Cities became more isolated since they were located farther away from each other.

• Cities that did not have railroads nearby grew more rapidly than those at railroad junctions.

• Cities grew as trains brought new residents and raw materials for industry and construction.

• Cities relied more on their newly developed industries and relied less on trade with other cities.

Which three of these changes resulted from the shift to steam-powered factories?

• Workers received lower wages.

• Population sizes in cities increased.

• Competition for factory jobs decreased.

• Shipping costs were reduced for businesses.

All of the following were effects of the Industrial Revolution EXCEPT:

• Increased use of fossil fuels.

• A decreased reliance on skilled labor.

• An increase in agricultural productivity.

• Increased urbanization and growth of cities.