Week 7 Test Prep

What was one of the most significant impacts of the electric light bulb during the Second Industrial Revolution?

• It made candles completely obsolete

• It eliminated the need for outdoor lighting

• It allowed people to work beyond daylight hours

• It reduced the cost of electricity production

Which invention transformed long-distance communication in 1876?

• The telegraph

• The phonograph

• The telephone

• The radio

What was the main contribution of Henry Bessemer to the Industrial Revolution?

• He invented the automobile assembly line

• He created the first electric light bulb

• He developed a faster method of steel production

• He designed the first internal combustion engine

How did Henry Ford's innovation impact the automobile industry?

• He invented the first car

• He created the assembly line production method

• He discovered how to make rubber tires

• He designed the first electric car

What significant achievement did the Wright brothers accomplish in 1903?

• They invented the first airplane engine

• They built the first commercial airport

• They achieved the first powered flight

• They created the first passenger airline

What was one significant societal change due to urbanization during the Second Industrial Revolution?

• Factories became less common.

• Everyone worked from home.

• More people lived in crowded cities.

• People moved to rural areas for farming.

What time period did the Second Industrial Revolution occur?

• 1800 to 1850

• 1750 to 1800

• 1870 to 1914

• 1920 to 1950

What was one of the main sources of energy introduced during the Second Industrial Revolution?

• Wind power

• Solar power

• Coal

• Electricity

What was a major impact of electricity during the Second Industrial Revolution?

• It made factories less productive.

• It allowed for the use of electric lights in factories.

• It had no significant impact.

• It replaced all manual labor.

What was the Bessemer process used for?

• To invent the telephone

• To build railroads

• To produce steel more cheaply

• To create electricity