Industrial Revolution Quiz

What major historical event continued to influence developments in the US after it ended?

• The American Revolution

• The Civil War

• The War of 1812

• The Spanish-American War

What was one of the main causes of people moving from rural areas to urban centers during the Industrial Revolution?

• Better education opportunities

• The shift to manufacturing in factories

• More recreational activities

• Improved transportation

What was a significant social problem caused by the rapid development of industry?

• Increased literacy rates

• Overcrowded and polluted cities

• Decreased immigration

• Improved healthcare

What did the United States experience as a result of the Industrial Revolution?

• A decrease in population

• A steady flow of immigrants

• A decline in factory production

• A reduction in urbanization

What was a common condition for workers in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

• High wages

• Safe working environments

• Unsanitary conditions

• Short working hours

What did workers form to lobby for better working conditions by the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• Political parties

• Trade unions

• Educational institutions

• Religious groups

What was a fear among workers living in unsafe conditions during the Industrial Revolution?

• Losing their homes

• Starvation if they lost their jobs

• Lack of education

• Political instability

What did the Industrial Revolution bring about in terms of production?

• A decrease in production

• A shift from large-scale to small-scale production

• A move from small-scale to large-scale production

• A focus on agricultural production

What was one of the outcomes of the Industrial Revolution in terms of employment?

• Only men were employed

• Only women were employed

• Men, women, and children were employed for the lowest possible wages

• Only skilled workers were employed

What did the Industrial Revolution cause in terms of social changes?

• Decreased urbanization

• Improved living conditions

• Widespread social problems

• Reduced immigration