Industrial Revolution Notes Review- CP

What was the population of America in 1790?

• 4 million

• 6 million

• 17 million

• 10 million

By 1840, what percentage of the American population worked in factories?

• Less than 1%

• 5%

• 10%

• 16%

What did Alexander Hamilton favor in the economy?

• A service-based economy

• A diversified economy

• An agriculture-only economy

• A manufacturing-only economy

Why did people want a protective tariff on European products?

• To support European suppliers

• To make American products cheaper

• To make foreign goods cost more than American products

• To decrease the quality of European products

Who brought the idea of interchangeable parts to America?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Eli Whitney

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

What was created in America to replace hand tools and make production more efficient?

• Steam engines

• Waterpower

• Electricity

• Gasoline engines

What system was developed in Rhode Island during the Industrial Revolution?

• The Factory System

• The Rhode Island System

• The Interchangeable Parts System

• The Mass Production System

What age group of children was used to run machines in cloth-making factories?

• 5-10 years old

• 7-12 years old

• 13-18 years old

• Under 5 years old

How much did adults receive per week compared to children in the factories?

• 1 – 2 dollars

• 2 – 3 dollars

• 33 – 67 cents

• 4 – 5 dollars

Which of the following Pennsylvania factory towns is mentioned in the document?

• Philadelphia

• Pittsburgh

• Lancaster

• Scranton