US History Expansion of Industry

Mr. E's virtual classroom explores the shift from an agricultural to an industrial economy in the U.S. post-Civil War. Key factors include natural resources, government support, and urbanization. Technological advancements like oil drilling and steel production, along with electricity, revolutionized industries. Communication tools like the typewriter and telephone further accelerated industrialization. The video concludes with a summary of these transformative changes.

What was the primary economic activity in the United States before the Civil War?

• Trade

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

Which of the following was NOT a factor in the United States' industrialization after the Civil War?

• Abundance of natural resources

• Supportive government policies

• Decline in urban population

• Cheap labor from immigrants

Who discovered a method to drill for oil, providing a cheap fuel source?

• Henry Bessemer

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Edwin Drake

What was the significance of Henry Bessemer's process in the steel industry?

• It made steel more expensive.

• It increased the weight of steel.

• It made steel production faster and cheaper.

• It reduced the demand for steel.

Which industry was significantly impacted by the availability of cheap steel?

• Textile

• Railroad

• Agriculture

• Banking

How did electricity change the location of factories?

• Factories had to be near forests.

• Factories could only be built in cities.

• Factories could be built away from water sources.

• Factories had to be near coal mines.

Which invention allowed for faster communication across the country?

• Radio

• Telegraph

• Telephone

• Typewriter

What was one of the main benefits of the typewriter in businesses?

• It required skilled penmanship.

• It replaced the telephone.

• It allowed for faster letter writing.

• It was used for drawing.

What was a key takeaway regarding the shift to industrialization?

• Technology had little impact.

• Agriculture remained dominant.

• New fuels and materials were crucial.

• It was a slow process.

What should students remember about the economic shift after the Civil War?

• It was primarily due to agricultural advancements.

• It was rapid and driven by new technologies.

• It had no impact on daily life.

• It was gradual and unnoticeable.