Industrial Revolution Economic and Social Issues

The video explores the Industrial Revolution's transformation of the United States from an agricultural to an industrial society, leading to the Gilded Age. It discusses economic, political, and technological changes, highlighting the role of natural resources, the rise of factories, and the impact of railroads on expansion and migration.

What major societal shift did the Industrial Revolution bring about in the United States?

• A shift from capitalist to socialist society

• A shift from democratic to autocratic society

• A shift from rural to urban society

• A shift from industrial to agricultural society

What was a significant social issue masked by the 'gold lining' of the Gilded Age?

• Environmental degradation

• Widespread poverty and inequality

• Political corruption

• Religious conflicts

Which economic policy during the Industrial Revolution involved minimal government intervention?

• Socialism

• Laissez-faire

• Protectionism

• Mercantilism

What was one of the main consequences of the laissez-faire economic policy during the Gilded Age?

• Increased government regulation

• Rise of monopolies and trusts

• Decline in industrial output

• Expansion of social welfare programs

What was the significance of the Bessemer process during the Industrial Revolution?

• It increased coal mining efficiency

• It allowed for the mass production of steel

• It improved agricultural productivity

• It enhanced textile manufacturing

Which natural resource was crucial for fueling the industrial growth during the Industrial Revolution?

• Timber

• Gold

• Coal

• Copper

How did the federal government support the expansion of railroads in the United States?

• By nationalizing the railroads

• By providing land grants and subsidies

• By imposing heavy taxes on railroad companies

• By restricting foreign investment in railroads

What was one of the main reasons for the creation of time zones in the United States?

• To regulate banking operations

• To maintain railroad schedules

• To improve agricultural productivity

• To standardize work hours in factories

Which group played a crucial role in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Native Americans

• Chinese and Irish immigrants

• African American slaves

• European aristocrats

What was one of the main reasons for the rise of labor unions during the Gilded Age?

• To promote free trade

• To improve working conditions

• To support government policies

• To increase agricultural output