TEKS Social Studies Grade 8 - Topic: 8.27-8.28 Science, Technology and Society
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- Q 1/19Score 0The innovation shown in this photograph most affected the U.S. economy by —29decreasing the need for canalsreducing the costs of settling in western territoriesallowing more efficient movement of goodstransporting workers from southern states to northern states
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- Q1The innovation shown in this photograph most affected the U.S. economy by —decreasing the need for canalsreducing the costs of settling in western territoriesallowing more efficient movement of goodstransporting workers from southern states to northern states60s8.27.A: Social Studies - Science, Technology and Society
- Q2Which statement best describes a result of industrialization in the United States during the mid-nineteenth century?People moved to cities in search of economic opportunity.Native peoples were forcibly relocated to western territories.Farmers began to cultivate land west of the Appalachian Mountains.Government officials began to promote the idea of Manifest Destiny.60s8.28.B: Social Studies - Science, Technology and Society
- Q3What was one major effect of the Erie Canal on the United States in the early nineteenth century?An increase in the cost of shipping goods to EuropeA decrease in trade between settlers and American IndiansA rise in cotton exports to the United KingdomThe rapid growth of cities in the Northeast60s8.27.B: Social Studies - Science, Technology and Society
- Q4How did the factory system contribute to the rapid industrialization of the United States?By making the distribution of goods less costlyBy relying on skilled artisans to create custom goodsBy using slave labor to mass-produce goodsBy making the production of goods more efficient60s8.27.D: Social Studies - Science, Technology and Society
- Q5Which box lists some results of improved steamboat technology in the United States as of the mid-1830s?DBAC60s8.27.A: Social Studies - Science, Technology and Society
- Q6How did Samuel Morse’s best-known innovation contribute to U.S. growth and development?It boosted the speed of cross-country mail delivery.It increased national unity by reducing sectional differences.It enabled instantaneous long-distance transmission of information.It allowed manufactured goods to be produced at lower costs.60s8.27.B: Social Studies - Science, Technology and Society
- Q7What was another reason Congress passed this act in 1862?To transport manufactured goods to the EastTo protect industry in the NortheastTo improve transportation in the SouthTo promote settlement in the West60s8.27.D: Social Studies - Science, Technology and Society
- Q8These developments occurred as a result of increased —industrializationexpansion of U.S. territorywestward migrationgovernment regulation of business60s8.28.B: Social Studies - Science, Technology and Society
- Q9How did advancements in industrial technologies affect businesses during the late nineteenth century?By improving production methods and increasing competitionBy forcing producers to manufacture multiple productsBy making handcrafted goods more affordableBy causing an increase in wages for factory workers60s8.27.C: Social Studies - Science, Technology and Society
- Q10The invention discussed in this article led directly to —rapid population growth in the western territoriesthe increased ability of people to work at nightrapid communication of information to distant locationsthe expansion of educational opportunities for women60s8.27.B: Social Studies - Science, Technology and Society
- Q11What was one result of industrialization in the United States during the mid-1800s?Job opportunities decreased.The federal government prohibited immigration.Sectional differences increased.Fewer public lands were devoted to transportation.60s8.28.B: Social Studies - Science, Technology and Society
- Q12What was one major effect of the opening of the Erie Canal?The cost of shipping goods from the Midwest decreased.The volume of trade passing through southern ports increased.The cost of shipping goods on eastern roads increased.The number of ships passing through northern ports decreased.60s8.27.B: Social Studies - Science, Technology and Society
- Q13Which of these was an effect of the Industrial Revolution on U.S. women in the early nineteenth century?The government passed laws to improve safety for women in the workplace.Women seeking work migrated from rural communities to cities.Women in unions gained bargaining power with employers.State governments called conventions in support of women’s suffrage.60s8.28.B: Social Studies - Science, Technology and Society
- Q14The introduction of interchangeable parts led directly to the —formation of the patent systemeight-hour workdayuse of mass-production techniquescreation of labor unions60s8.27.C: Social Studies - Science, Technology and Society
- Q15The Bessemer steel process affected westward expansion in the United States by enabling —Conestoga wagons to be built in order to carry people and goods to the Westclipper ships to be built in order to transport passengers from the East Coast to the West Coastrailroads to be built in order to carry people and goods to the Westinterstate canal systems to be built in order to transport agricultural goods from west to east60s8.27.A: Social Studies - Science, Technology and Society
