Industrial Revolution and Labor Conditions

Industrial Revolution and Labor Conditions

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key difference between the First and Second Industrial Revolutions?

The First Industrial Revolution ran on electricity, while the Second ran on steam.

The First Industrial Revolution started in the United States, while the Second started in Britain.

The First Industrial Revolution focused on individual scientific discoveries, while the Second focused on corporate-owned technological inventions.

The First Industrial Revolution involved cars, while the Second involved trains.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who oversaw the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge after Washington Roebling was seriously injured?

John Augustus Roebling

Karl Benz

Emily Roebling

Henry Ford

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant problem did cities face due to the widespread use of horses for transportation in the late 19th century?

Lack of proper roads for horses.

Difficulty managing horse manure.

Horses were too slow for city travel.

Not enough horses were available.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a core principle of "Fordism" in manufacturing?

Producing a wide variety of products to meet diverse customer needs.

Relying on highly skilled labor for complex tasks.

Building sophistication into the product using modular and standardized parts, and simplifying the work involved.

Focusing on custom-made products for individual clients.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were some of the conditions workers had to meet to earn Henry Ford's $5-a-day wage?

They had to work for at least six months and be involved in union activities.

They had to be clean-living, sober, thrifty, and possess good moral habits.

They had to work for less than six months and live outside of the city.

They had to agree to work overtime without additional pay.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of Henry Ford's Sociological Department?

To help workers organize into unions for better pay.

To inspect workers' homes and ensure they met certain moral and living standards.

To develop new car models and improve assembly line efficiency.

To provide free education and training for workers' children.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the growth of the automobile industry affect American infrastructure?

It led to a decrease in the number of roads and gas stations.

It caused a decline in the need for mechanic shops.

It required the scaling up of roads, gas stations, and mechanic shops.

It resulted in fewer people moving to cities.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did workers respond to the long hours and lack of choice in industrial jobs like those at Ford Motor?

They started their own competing automobile companies.

They formed unions to negotiate for better labor conditions.

They moved to rural areas to become farmers.

They accepted the conditions without protest.