WorksheetsIndustrialization
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 42mins
Growth in Cities
Availability of jobs increased
Prices of goods decreased
Use of machines and factories
Caused sectional differences to increase.
Which era BEST fits the above description?
The Civil War
American Revolution
Westward Expansion
Industrialization
Change in the way goods were produced from the use of human labor to the use of machines and factories. Led to faster production and a decrease in the price of goods.
Urbanization
Transcendentalism
Communism
Industrialization
A growth in cities
Industrialization
Colonization
Inflation
Urbanization
Led to the Industrial Revolution expanding in the U.S. because the United States was forced to manufacture its own goods at home after being blocked by Britain.
The Civil War
American Revolution
Mexican-American War
War of 1812
Loyal to a section or region. Ex: The north, south, etc.
Industrialization
Colonization
Sectionalism
Urbanization
Tax on foreign imported goods.
Tariff
Embargo
Delegate
Canal
The economy of the north was based on ___________.
manufacturing
agriculture
capitalism
tourism
Region of mostly cities, manufacturing, rivers, and factories.
North
West
South
The north wanted
High tariffs to protect American industry from foreign competition
Low tariffs because high tariffs made it harder to trade with foreign nations.
A region of mostly plantations due to fertile soil, slaves, agriculture, and farming.
Produced raw materials such as cotton and other cash crops.
North
West
South
The south wanted
High tariffs to protect American industry from foreign competition
Low tariffs because high tariffs made it harder to trade with foreign nations and were afraid England wouldn't buy their cotton.
The nation's breadbasket. Had many family farms that produced wheat and other food resources.
North
Midwest
South
Region that mostly relied on a mining economy due to the many natural metals and minerals such as Gold.
North
West
South
Which crop was grown in the midwest and led to this region becoming known as the nation's "breadbasket?"
Cotton
Wheat
Hay
Corn
Left their nation due to the Potato Famine in which the potato crop failed. Migrated to mostly urban areas in the U.S.
Irish
Germans
Mormons
Chinese
Migrated across the Pacific Ocean to California to work on the Transcontinental Railroad. Came to due to the economy booming in the west. They suffered nativism.
Irish
Germans
Mormons
Chinese
When the economy is doing well.
This happened in the west after gold was discovered and was a pull factor in bringing the Chinese to California.
Bust
Boom
Depression
Recession
After Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin, what were TWO effects of this innovation? Select two answer choices.
Cotton Production Increased
Cotton Production Decreased
Southern demand for slaves Increased
Southern demand for slaves Decreased
Which crop was mostly grown on plantations, fueled the Southern economy, and led to an increase in slavery?
Cotton
Wheat
Hay
Corn
Transported goods and people
Allowed Businesses to open up new markets
Built by Chinese Immigrants
Which title best fits the above description?
The Steamboat by Robert Fulton
Cotton Gin by Eli Whitney
Growth of U.S. Railroads
Telegraph by Samuel Morse
Price of fares decreased
Development of the tourist industry
Cost to transport goods decreased
Easier to transport goods
Which innovation resulted in the effects above?
The Steamboat by Robert Fulton
Cotton Gin by Eli Whitney
Interchangeable Parts by Eli Whitney
Telegraph by Samuel Morse
Led to mass-production techniques in factories
The Steamboat by Robert Fulton
Cotton Gin by Eli Whitney
Interchangeable Parts by Eli Whitney
Telegraph by Samuel Morse
Mechanical Reapers
Cotton Gin
Agricultural Innovations
Industrial Innovations
Interchangeable Parts
Steam Engine
Steamboat
Agricultural Innovations
Industrial Innovations
Interchangeable Parts
Cotton Gin
Mechanical Reapers
Steel Plows
What was an effect of the above innovations?
Production of goods became more efficient
Prices of goods increased
Profits decreased
Made communication easier
Led to rapid communication across long distances
Wires and stations were built across the nation
Which innovation resulted in the effects above?
The Steamboat by Robert Fulton
Cotton Gin by Eli Whitney
Interchangeable Parts by Eli Whitney
Telegraph by Samuel Morse
Made transportation of goods easier
Led to rapid growth of cities in the Northeast
Connected Atlantic Ocean to Great Lakes
Which transportation development fits the above description?
Erie Canal
Transcontinental Railroad
National Road
Steamboat Technology
The Industrial Revolution affected people, including women and children, by them migrating from ____________ areas to ____________ areas for work
rural; urban
urban; rural
western; southern
northern; southern
What is rural-to-urban migration?
Movement of people from small, country areas to cities
Movement of people from cities to small towns
Movement of people from foreign countries to the U.S.
What was a NEGATIVE effect of the Industrial Revolution?
Growth of cities increased
Production of goods became easier
Increase in water and air pollution
Slavery decreased
______________________ led to urbanization which then led to negative effects such as crime, pollution, and overcrowding.
Industrialization
Transcendentalism
Free Enterprise economies
What was a POSITIVE effect of the Industrial Revolution?
Growth of cities increased leading to more jobs
Production of goods became less efficient
Increase in water and air pollution
Slavery increased
What TWO effects did the Industrial Revolution have on where people lived due to the availability of jobs in cities. Select two.
Rural areas decreased in population
Rural areas increased in population
Urban areas decreased in population
Urban areas increased in population
New transportation systems
Abundance of labor from immigration and rural-to-urban migration
Availability of capital & resources
Decreased dependence on foreign goods
What is the best title for the above list?
Factors of Industrialization
Factors of Urbanization
Another word for the country, small towns or the country side. Home to many farms.
Rural
Urban
New job opportunities
Rural-to-Urban Migration
Immigration
What is the best title for the above list?
Factors contributing to industrialization
Factors contributing to urbanization
Another word for cities or the city life.
Rural
Urban
Use of machines to create goods from raw materials
Agriculture
Colonization
Manufacturing
