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What was the invention that truly jump-started the industrial boom in America?
What was the invention that truly jump-started the industrial boom in America?
Who brought back a version of a textile mill from Britain to Rhode Island, contributing to the development of factory life in America?
Who brought back a version of a textile mill from Britain to Rhode Island, contributing to the development of factory life in America?
When did industrialization in the United States begin?
When did industrialization in the United States begin?
What invention attempted to decrease the time it took to separate cotton from its seeds?
What invention attempted to decrease the time it took to separate cotton from its seeds?
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What played a significant role in the expansion of industrialization in America in the 19th century?
What played a significant role in the expansion of industrialization in America in the 19th century?
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Which invention significantly aided in clothing manufacturing and the growth of textile mills?
Which invention significantly aided in clothing manufacturing and the growth of textile mills?
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What was primarily used as a power source for the steam engine?
What was primarily used as a power source for the steam engine?
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What act supported the expansion of railways across the United States?
What act supported the expansion of railways across the United States?
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Which invention allowed for mass production of steel, used to build factories and railroads?
Which invention allowed for mass production of steel, used to build factories and railroads?
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Where did the growth of factories lead to sweatshop work conditions with low wages and poor working conditions?
Where did the growth of factories lead to sweatshop work conditions with low wages and poor working conditions?
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Study Notes
The Impact of Industrial Revolution in America
- The cotton gin led to doubled cotton production and the mechanization of American agriculture
- Elias Howe's sewing machine aided in clothing manufacturing and the growth of textile mills
- The growth of factories led to sweatshop work conditions with low wages and poor working conditions
- The steam engine was used to create rotary power primarily from timber and water sources
- Steamboats were replaced with steam locomotives for transportation
- The railroad industry in the United States began with steam locomotives in the 1820s and grew exponentially
- The government supported the expansion of railways across the United States through the Pacific Railway Act of 1862
- The Bessemer Steel Process allowed for mass production of steel, which was used to build factories and railroads
- New machinery and inventions moved work to factories, initially seen in the textile industry
- Factory life was harsh with long hours, poor work conditions, and an increase in child labor
- The effects of the industrial revolution in America led to population growth, mass steel production, and a booming economy
- The industrial revolution changed American society, leading to a progressive era of political, social, and economic reform
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Explore the transformative impact of the Industrial Revolution in America with this quiz. Learn about key inventions, technological advancements, and the societal changes that shaped the country's economy and infrastructure during this pivotal period in history.
