Rise of Industry and Business Insights

Mrs. Tyler discusses the rise of industry and big business, focusing on the Industrial Revolution's impact on society. Key inventions like the Bessemer process, electric light bulb, telephone, and assembly line are highlighted. The video also covers the Wright brothers' aviation breakthrough and the formation of monopolies by figures like Carnegie and Rockefeller. Urbanization and its effects on society, both positive and negative, are explored.

What was a significant effect of the Civil War on industrialization?

• It had no impact on industrial activities.

• It led to a temporary pause in industrial activities.

• It halted industrial progress completely.

• It decreased the pace of industrialization.

Who was responsible for significant advancements in steel production?

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Henry Bessemer

• Henry Ford

What was Thomas Edison's most famous invention?

• The telephone

• The assembly line

• The electric light bulb

• The telegraph

Which invention allowed for faster and easier long-distance communication?

• The telephone

• The electric car

• The telegraph

• The light bulb

What production method did Henry Ford use to reduce costs?

• The assembly line

• Using less material

• Handcrafting each part

• Outsourcing production overseas

What was the first successful powered aircraft event?

• The launch of the first commercial jet

• The Wright brothers' flight in 1903

• The invention of the hot air balloon

• The first unmanned drone flight

What does a monopoly in business typically lead to?

• More choices for consumers

• Higher product prices

• Lower product prices

• Increased competition

What was a major social change due to industrialization?

• Decrease in urban population

• Increase in rural job opportunities

• Growth in urban population and jobs

• Reduction in manufacturing jobs

What negative effect did industrialization have on the environment?

• Increased agricultural output

• Destruction of natural resources

• Decreased pollution levels

• Improved natural resource conservation

How did industrialization affect the wealth distribution in society?

• It widened the gap between rich and poor.

• It eliminated poverty.

• It balanced wealth among all social classes.

• It reduced the number of millionaires.