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WorksheetsIndustrial Revolution and Immigration Review
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 15mins
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
Lewis Latimer
Samuel Morse
Thomas Edison
Which of the following did Thomas Edison invent?
the electric streetcar
the incadescent light bulb
the airplane
the gasoline engine
Which of the following was invented in 1903 by two brothers and changed transportation?
the Pony Express
the airplane
the electric streetcar
the wagon
Which business leader founded Standard Oil Company?
Orville Wright
Andrew Carnegie
Thomas Edison
John D Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie is known for which of the following?
inventing a new method for making steel
building oil refineries
forming an electric company
building a huge steel business
Which of the following best describes how railroads helped the United States economy continue to grow?
they charged high rates to farmers
they used coal to keep moving
they helped businesses to transport goods
they used many tons of steel
The growth of big business led to all EXCEPT which of the following?
People moved by the millions to rural areas.
By 1900, more Americans worked in factories than on farms.
Big businesses created millions of jobs.
The United States became the world's leading producer of steel.
Land, Labor, capital, technology. Which term would best describe these words?
Factors of production
monopoly
disassembly line
Bessemer Process
How was Angel Island different from Ellis Island?
It was the main immigration station for European Immigrants.
Angel Island was located on the East Coast.
It was the main immigration station for Chinese immigrants.
Most people only stopped here for a few hours.
Immigrants often lived in communities with others from their home country because:
It was illegal for them to live elsewhere.
They had no interest in building new lives in the United States.
Housing was not available in other areas.
It was a way to help to make the adjustment to the United States Easier.
Which of the following is a true statement about the Industrial Revolution?
Most farmers stayed in rural areas areas during the Industrial Revolution.
Many farmers left rural areas and moved to cities during the Industrial Revolution.
Farmers were making excellent money off of their crops during this time.
There were no factories jobs to be found during this time.
Which of the following would have happened first?
Immigrants were examined at Ellis Island.
Immigrants got a job in America.
Immigrants arrived at Ellis Island.
Immigrants made the voyage on a ship to America.
Little Italy is the name of a neighborhood in New York City. Why is it called by that name?
It was where most Russian immigrants lived.
It is a very tiny neighborhood.
They neighborhood looks just like Italy.
Mostly Italian immigrants live there.
Which of the following was a result of immigrants getting jobs in factories?
They received very high pay working in factories.
Most Americans began seeing immigrants as job competition.
Most Americans were excited about having more help in factories.
Many immigrant did not get jobs in factories.
An immigrant from Russia would be considered a _______________ immigrant. Which word would best fill in the blank.
Catholic
Irish
old
new
Which group of "old" immigrants helped build the Transcontinental Railroad?
Irish and Chinese
Irish and German
Irish and Russian
Irish and English
Which factors "pulled" immigrants to America?
starvation, land, violence
jobs, political freedom, religious freedom, land
religious freedom, land, jobs, violence
war, jobs, political freedom, land
Which was NOT a problem that factory workers faced?
Many workers labored in hot, cramped sweatshops.
Working conditions were often unhealthy and dangerous.
Many workers earned low wages and worked long hours.
Many business owners were going on strike.
What famous landmark is in view of the passengers?
Empire State Building
Sears Tower
Eiffel Tower
Statue of Liberty
The passengers are immigrants. They were most likely headed to ____________ before entering the United States.
Angel Island
Boston Harbor
a hotel in New York City
Ellis Island
Based on what you've learned about immigrants, how do you think these immigrants aboard this ship were feeling?
They were hoping for good weather.
They were hoping for a nice vacation.
They were hoping for a quick return home.
They were hoping for a better life than the one they left.
