WorksheetsIndustrial Revolution Part 3
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What was the Transportation Revolution?
A period of decline in the use of traditional transportation methods
A period of rapid growth in the speed and convenience of travel
A change in political policies regarding transportation
The invention of the first wheel
What were two new forms of transportation mentioned in the image?
Automobile and Airplane
Steamboat and Horse-drawn Carriage
Steamboat and Steam Powered Trains
Bicycle and Hot Air Balloon
How did the "revolution" benefit the United States?
It increased the cost of goods and services.
It enabled goods, people, and information to travel rapidly.
It decreased cultural exchanges between different regions.
It led to the isolation of communities within the country.
For what type of travel were steamboats particularly well suited?
Ocean exploration
River travel
Desert crossing
Mountain climbing
Why were steamboats well suited for moving upstream?
They required a lot of manpower
They used wind power
They did not need wind power
They were powered by solar energy
What type of challenges did engineers and mechanics face as they built railroads in America?
Flat terrains
Wide open spaces
Steep mountains
Straight paths
What natural feature did American railroad builders have to contend with, in addition to steep mountains and tight curves?
Dense forests
Over swift rivers
Large lakes
Volcanic areas
Why were people impressed with trains (locomotives) during the era of American Railroads?
Trains were the most expensive form of transportation
Trains were the slowest form of transportation
Trains were the fastest form of transportation most people had ever experienced
Trains were rarely used for transportation
How was coal superior to wood as a fuel source?
It was easier to transport
It produced more energy at a lower cost
It was a renewable resource
It was less polluting
How did the efficiency of travel due to railroads impact farmers?
It decreased the amount of available farmland.
It led to a decrease in the demand for wood.
It led settlers to the Midwest to cut down trees and plow up prairies to make more farmland.
It increased the cost of transporting goods for farmers.
