Industrial Revolution Notes

What was the Industrial Revolution?

• A period when machines were invented to better manufacture products, like cloth, that was previously made by hand.

• A war that resulted in the use of industrial machines.

• A political movement that promoted industrialization.

• A cultural shift towards urban lifestyles.

Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in New England?

• Because of the abundant forests and wildlife.

• Because of the plentiful rivers and the soil was too rocky for farming.

• Because of the large deposits of gold and silver.

• Because of the favorable climate for agriculture.

Who built textile mills in Massachusetts using the factory system?

• Samuel Slater

• Francis Cabot Lowell

• Eli Whitney

• Alexander Hamilton

What did Samuel Slater memorize that he brought to America?

• The design of a steam engine

• The design of a machine that spun cotton thread

• The concept of the assembly line

• The blueprint for a water-powered loom

Who were primarily hired to work in the textile mills built by Francis Cabot Lowell?

• Immigrant men

• Young women

• Children

• Skilled craftsmen

What is the Erie Canal?

• A natural waterway connecting Lake Erie to the Atlantic Ocean

• A man-made waterway connecting Lake Erie to NYC

• A railway system connecting major cities in the United States

• A highway network across the state of New York

What were the main benefits of the Erie Canal?

• It made travel by road faster and more expensive

• It increased the cost of air transportation

• It made it faster and cheaper to move goods and people

• It had no significant impact on transportation

What event in 1845 led to a significant number of Irish immigrants coming to America?

• Gold Rush

• Irish Potato Famine

• Industrial Revolution

• World War I

Why did Germans immigrate to America in the 19th century?

• To escape religious persecution

• To escape political turmoil

• To find better education

• To join the Gold Rush

What major project did Chinese immigrants help build after arriving in California?

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Hoover Dam

• The Transcontinental Railroad

• The Golden Gate Bridge