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Which of the following best describes the state of the Industrial Revolution by 1870?
Which of the following best describes the state of the Industrial Revolution by 1870?
- It was primarily confined to Europe, with limited global impact.
- It was just beginning to emerge with the invention of the telephone.
- It had already peaked and was beginning to decline in influence.
- It had reached the United States and was entering its second phase. (correct)
The text mentions the telephone and elevators as examples of what?
The text mentions the telephone and elevators as examples of what?
- Inventions that primarily benefitted the wealthy class.
- Inventions typical of the earliest stages of the Industrial Revolution.
- Inventions that had little impact on the overall progress of industrialization..
- Important inventions and creations during the second phase of the Industrial Revolution in America. (correct)
How did the Industrial Revolution impact employment in the short run?
How did the Industrial Revolution impact employment in the short run?
- It primarily benefited the wealthy factory owners while leaving the majority of workers unemployed.
- It led to a decrease in the demand for both skilled and unskilled laborers due to increased automation.
- It caused a shift towards agricultural jobs as people sought refuge from factory work.
- It increased employment, particularly in factories and among skilled trades like carpentry and engineering. (correct)
What does the text suggest about the long-term effects of the Industrial Revolution?
What does the text suggest about the long-term effects of the Industrial Revolution?
What was a notable new profession created because of the Industrial Revolution?
What was a notable new profession created because of the Industrial Revolution?
What was the primary reason for the creation of more new professions during the Industrial Revolution?
What was the primary reason for the creation of more new professions during the Industrial Revolution?
Which sector saw an increase in demand for both unskilled and skilled workers during the Industrial Revolution?
Which sector saw an increase in demand for both unskilled and skilled workers during the Industrial Revolution?
Which year marked the use of the first car powered by?
Which year marked the use of the first car powered by?
Which of the following is NOT directly mentioned as a positive effect of the Industrial Revolution in the provided text?
Which of the following is NOT directly mentioned as a positive effect of the Industrial Revolution in the provided text?
How did the demand for engineers change as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
How did the demand for engineers change as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
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Industrial Revolution in America
Industrial Revolution in America
By 1870, the Industrial Revolution had spread to the United States of America, entering its second phase.
Inventions of the Industrial Revolution
Inventions of the Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution led to new inventions, including the telephone and elevators.
New Professions
New Professions
The Industrial Revolution created new job opportunities, notably in the field of engineering.
Factory Employment
Factory Employment
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Employment Levels
Employment Levels
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Study Notes
- By 1870, the Industrial Revolution had reached the United States of America.
- The Americans took the revolution to a new level with inventions like the telephone and elevators.
Effects of the Industrial Revolution
- The effects of the Industrial Revolution were far-reaching and numerous, some immediate and others lasting well into the next century.
Positive Effects
- Many new professions were created, most notably engineering, due to the need for designing new things.
- Factories employed many unskilled laborers.
- There was also an increase in demand for skilled workers such as carpenters and engineers.
- The employment level increased in the short run.
- In 1887, the first car was powered.
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By 1870, the Industrial Revolution had reached America, leading to inventions like the telephone and elevators. This era created new professions, especially in engineering, and increased employment for both unskilled and skilled laborers. The first car was also powered in 1887.
