3.1 Industrialization Impact

What was the primary living situation for most people in the U.S. before the Civil War?

• Most lived in large cities

• Most lived on farms

• Most lived in industrial areas

• Most lived in coastal towns

How were cities characterized in the U.S. before the Civil War?

• Large in size and population

• Small in size and population

• Highly industrialized

• Mostly coastal

What type of changes were occurring in the U.S. before the Civil War?

• Political changes

• Technological changes

• Cultural changes

• Environmental changes

What were two major factors contributing to the labor force in the U.S. during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Large families and immigrants

• Decrease in food production

• Decline in medicine

• Reduction in living standards

How much did the population increase in the U.S. between 1870 and 1910?

• 10 million

• 17 million

• 5 million

• 25 million

How many patents did Thomas Alva Edison hold?

• Over 500

• Over 1,000

• Over 1,500

• Over 2,000

What year was the phonograph invented?

• 1875

• 1877

• 1880

• 1885

What type of jobs were created due to changes in textile manufacturing?

• Jobs for skilled laborers

• Jobs for unskilled laborers

• Jobs for engineers

• Jobs for artists

What is George Westinghouse known for in the field of electricity?

• Direct Current (D.C.)

• Alternating Current (A.C.)

• Solar Power

• Wind Energy

Which invention is associated with George Westinghouse?

• Light Bulb

• Generators

• Telegraph

• Radio