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When did the Industrial Revolution begin in the United States?

  • In the 1790s (correct)
  • In the 19th century
  • Around 1865 through the turn of the 20th century
  • In the mid-18th century
  • What invention helped jump-start the industrial boom in America?

  • The textile mill
  • The steel industry
  • The cotton gin (correct)
  • The railroad
  • What was the main economy of the United States prior to industrialization?

  • Commercial
  • Agrarian (correct)
  • Industrial
  • Technological
  • What did industrialization in America heavily rely on?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin?

    <p>To decrease the time it took to separate cotton from its seeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What invention significantly aided in the manufacturing of clothing and the industrial growth of textile mills during the American industrial revolution?

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

    Which industry saw a significant improvement in transportation and commerce due to the development of steam locomotives during the American industrial revolution?

    <p>Railroad Industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common characteristic of sweatshop work conditions in factories during the American industrial revolution?

    <p>Low wages and poor working conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which innovation allowed for the mass production of steel and significantly contributed to the rapid urbanization during the American industrial revolution?

    <p>Bessemer Steel Process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method introduced during the American industrial revolution increased the hiring of unskilled workers and involved workers completing the same task repeatedly on a production line?

    <p>Assembly Line Production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Industrial Revolution in America?

    <p>Improved working conditions for factory workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what led to an increase in child labor during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Low wages paid to adult workers, forcing families to send children to work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the effects of the Industrial Revolution in America is NOT true?

    <p>It improved the living standards of factory workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant aspect of factory life during the Industrial Revolution, as mentioned in the passage?

    <p>14-hour workdays and 6-day work weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what contributed to the establishment of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Factory workers fighting for their rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

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