Eras of the U.S. Industrial Revolution

What was the primary form of transportation that became dominant in the United States by the end of the 19th century?

• Railroads

• Automobiles

• Airplanes

• Bicycles

Who invented the first practical incandescent light bulb?

• Thomas Edison

• Nikola Tesla

• Alexander Graham Bell

• George Westinghouse

What major event marked the beginning of the American Industrial Revolution?

• End of the Civil War

• Start of World War I

• Signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Invention of the telephone

What was a significant consequence of the development of the electrical network in the United States?

• Rapid urbanization and industrial growth

• Decline in railroad usage

• Increased reliance on coal

• Decrease in telephone usage

Which innovation is associated with Henry Ford that transformed American industry?

• Assembly line

• Telegraph

• Steam engine

• Radio

What was the impact of the invention of the radio in 1895?

• It changed mass communication and enhanced national growth.

• It replaced the telegraph as the primary communication method.

• It led to the decline of newspapers.

• It was primarily used for military purposes.

What was the significance of Thomas Edison’s invention of the incandescent light bulb in 1879?

• It replaced the telephone as the most important urban innovation.

• It led directly to the development of mass transit systems.

• It encouraged the creation of an electrical grid to power cities.

• It allowed the use of oil as the main source of energy.