Industrial Revolution in America
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What impact did the cotton gin have on American agriculture?

  • Led to the mechanization of American agriculture (correct)
  • Caused the decline of textile mills
  • Resulted in the shutdown of factories
  • Decreased cotton production significantly
  • How did the introduction of the steam engine influence the location of factories?

  • Factories were located on mountaintops for better views
  • Factories were placed underwater for cooling purposes
  • Factories were built in deserts for more land space
  • Factories were constructed near rivers and canals for power sources (correct)
  • What was a significant impact of the Bessemer Steel Process during the Industrial Revolution?

  • Caused the shutdown of factories
  • Resulted in the decline of urbanization
  • Decreased production of steel
  • Made the mass production of steel possible (correct)
  • How did the assembly line contribute to industrialization?

    <p>Increased hiring of unskilled workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one effect of the growth of the railroad industry in the United States?

    <p>Promoted commerce and city connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with bringing a version of a textile mill from Britain to Rhode Island?

    <p>Samuel Slater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which century did industrialization in America truly begin to take off?

    <p>19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What invention is credited with jump-starting the industrial boom in America?

    <p>Cotton Gin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of people heavily contributed to the labor force during early American industrialization?

    <p>Enslaved people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the railroad and steel industries contribute to the expansion of industrialization in America?

    <p>By advancing infrastructure and technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major consequence of the lack of health and safety regulations in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Increased child labor rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the growth of the railroad industry impact population distribution in America during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Encouraged population growth in the Midwest and West Coast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant factor that contributed to the growth of industries like steel during the industrial revolution?

    <p>Mass steel production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the industrial revolution impact American society in terms of work hours for wage workers?

    <p>Extended workdays to 14 hours and workweeks to 6 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable outcome of the industrial revolution on the American economy by the turn of the 20th century?

    <p>Boom in the United States' economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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