Industrial Revolution and Urban Life

Which type of community is often considered a mix between urban and rural?

• a. Urban

• b. Rural

• c. Suburban

• d. Exurban

What was the main product refined from petroleum that was used for lighting in homes in the 1800s?

• Kerosene

• Gasoline

• Diesel

• Paraffin

Which type of community usually has the highest population density?

• Rural

• Suburban

• Urban

• Exurban

Before kerosene was used widely, households often burned oil that came from:

• Whales

• Fish

• Plants

• Coal

Who was known for dominating the oil industry in the late 1800s?

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

• Henry Ford

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

What was one effect of industrial growth on communities in the late 1800s?

• Urban populations increased

• Rural populations decreased

• Agricultural production declined

• Employment opportunities vanished

What was one way John D. Rockefeller changed the oil industry?

• He developed better refining methods

• He increased oil prices significantly

• He created the first oil pipeline

• He invented the gasoline engine

What made the railroad industry so important after the Civil War?

• It connected different parts of the country

• It reduced the cost of goods

• It increased the speed of communication

• It provided jobs for soldiers returning home

What was a major challenge of living in cities during the late 1800s?

• Overcrowding

• Lack of transportation

• High employment rates

• Abundant green spaces

What was a tenement in the late 1800s?

• A luxurious mansion for wealthy families

• A crowded apartment building for poor families

• A type of public park

• A factory for manufacturing goods