Industrial Revolution in America
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What technology did Samuel Slater bring from Britain to Rhode Island?

  • Cotton gin
  • Steam engine
  • Textile mill (correct)
  • Railroad

    • When did the Industrial Revolution in America occur?

  • 1794
  • Mid-18th century
  • 1790s
  • Turn of the 20th century (correct)

    • Which invention truly jump-started the industrial boom in America?

  • Railroad
  • Cotton gin (correct)
  • Textile mill
  • Steam engine

    • What played a significant role in the gradual growth of industrialization in America?

    <p>Advances in railroad and steel industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of labor heavily relied on during early industrialization in America?

    <p>Enslaved people, wage workers, and immigrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the industrial revolution have on child labor?

    <p>It led to an increase in child labor due to small wages and families needing additional income.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did factory workers respond to the poor work conditions during the industrial revolution?

    <p>They protested and established labor unions to fight for their rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the growth of the railroad industry during the industrial revolution in America?

    <p>It encouraged population growth through the Midwest and the West Coast.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did new industrial revolution inventions and technology transform work and day-to-day life?

    <p>They transformed work processes and improved efficiency in day-to-day life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the overall impact of the industrial revolution on American society?

    <p>It led to a progressive era of political, social, and economic reform.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What invention aided in the manufacturing of clothing and the industrial growth of textile mills?

    <p>Sewing machine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the increased growth of factories during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Rapid urbanization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which industry did the Bessemer Steel Process contribute to during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Steel industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one impact of the introduction of steam locomotives for transportation in the United States during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Growth in the railroad industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technological advancement moved work outside of homes and small shops and into factories during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Implementation of the assembly line</p> Signup and view all the answers

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