Industrial Revolution Key Concepts

The video discusses life in the North, focusing on the Industrial and Transportation Revolutions. It covers the impact of mass production, interchangeable parts, and labor conditions, including the formation of trade unions. The role of these developments in the Civil War and the significance of the transportation revolution, including steam engines and the Erie Canal, are also highlighted.

What was a key feature of the Industrial Revolution that improved efficiency in factories?

• Handcrafted goods

• Unique parts for each machine

• Mass production

• Limited production

What age group was targeted for employment in Lowell Mills?

• 25 to 45 years

• 10 to 20 years

• 15 to 35 years

• 20 to 40 years

What was the primary purpose of trade unions during the Industrial Revolution?

• To reduce working hours

• To promote child labor

• To defend workers' rights

• To increase production

How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to the American Civil War?

• By fueling the war machine with mass production

• By reducing the need for weapons

• By increasing agricultural output

• By promoting peace talks

What was a significant issue related to labor during the Industrial Revolution?

• Short working hours

• Child labor

• High wages

• Excessive holidays

What was a major component of the Transportation Revolution?

• Horse-drawn carriages

• Steam engines

• Bicycles

• Electric cars

Why was coal mining important in the north during the Industrial Revolution?

• It was used for clothing

• It was a food source

• It powered steam engines

• It was used for building houses

What was the Erie Canal's significance in trade?

• It linked the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean

• It connected the Pacific Ocean to the Midwest

• It was a shortcut to Europe

• It connected Canada to Mexico

Which region became productive in railroad construction during the Industrial Revolution?

• Western states

• Northern states

• Eastern states

• Southern states

What was the primary use of steam engines in the Transportation Revolution?

• To drive steam boats and trains

• To operate elevators

• To power bicycles

• To fuel airplanes