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WorksheetsIndustrial Revolution
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
The expansion of the railroads across the United States caused a boom in...
all of the above
farming
the economy
manufactured goods
The invention of which metal helped to increase the production of railroad tracks?
Gold
Iron
Steel
Aluminum
During the mid-1800s the development of the factory system in the United States contributed to .....
a decline in number of immigrants
the rapid growth of cities
the overall lowering of standard of living
a decrease in agricultural production
Which is most likely the importance of the Erie Canal being built in 1825?
connected the Mississippi River and the Hudson River making transportation of goods easier
more water for the settlers to use for their crops
loss of business in the port of New York
the bankruptcy of several railroads
Which of the following was NOT associated with early factory working conditions?
Minimum Wages for workers
Dangerous working conditions
Widespread pollution
Long hours
Which one of following would be a PULL factor for "people moved to the cities during the Industrial Revolution?"
Family
Jobs on the farm
Jobs in factories
Higher cost of living
This machine allowed factories to be built anywhere, powered by coal?
flying shuttle
spinning jenny
steam engine
cotton gin
Which statement is true?
Children were not allowed to work in the mines during the Industrial Revolution.
Work conditions were closely regulated
There were no labor laws that prevented children from working
Children were allowed to work but they were treated fairly
Which of the following was a major effect of the Industrial Revolution?
Poverty was completely eliminated.
Societies moved from agriculture to industry.
The number of wars between countries decreased dramatically.
Unemployment increased dramatically.
