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 (C)</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 (C)</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. (D)</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. (D)</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. (A)</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. (B)</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. (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Steel industry (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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