Topic Review: Impact of Industrial Revolution on Life
Quiz by Quizalize - Grade 8 Social Studies
Grade 8
Social Studies (2018)(Archived)
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- Q1What was one result of industrialization in the US during the mid 1800s?fewer public lands were devoted to transportationjob opportunities decreasedthe federal government prohibited immigrationsectional differences increased30s113.20.28.A
- Q2The steel plow, steam engine, Bessemer process, and interchangeable parts resulted in-higher consumer costsmore efficient production of goodsless consumer choicedecreased profits for investors30s113.20.28.A
- Q3The change from individual production of goods to machine production led to the need for less-skilled workersunskilled workerswomenchildren30s113.20.28.B
- Q4The Lowell textile mills provided new job opportunities for-menyoung womenall answers are correctslaves30s113.20.28.B
- Q5Which statement is true about in the 1800s?Children were not allowed to work in mines during the Industrial Revolution.There were no labor laws that prevented children from working.Work conditions were closely regulated.Children were allowed to work but were treated fairly.30s113.20.28.B
- Q6Due to rapid urbanization and immigration during the Industrial Revolution, living conditions in the city were-safe and spaciousaffordableexcitingcrowded and unsanitary30s113.20.28.A
- Q7What type of working conditions did factory workers deal with during the Industrial Revolution?widespread pollutiondangerous working conditionsall answers are correctlow wages30s113.20.28.B
- Q8In what way did the Industrial Revolution impact the US?farms grew largergoods became more expensivecities grew largercities became safer30s113.20.28.B
- Q9What was a positive result of the Industrial Revolution?cities became overcrowdedchildren worked long hours in factoriesgoods were made faster and cheapergoods became more expensive30s113.20.28.B
- Q10How did the economy change during the Industrial Revolution?people stopped working in factories to become farmersNative Americans became farmersplantations changed to sharecroppingmore people stopped farming and began working in factories30s113.20.28.B
- Q11Which of the following is a correct cause-effect relationship of the Industrial Revolution?new inventions stopped immigrationreform movements led to the expansion of slaveryinventions led to reform movementsindustrialism led to the growth of cities30s113.20.28.B
- Q12Which of these was an effect of the Industrial Revolution on US women in the early 19th century?women seeking work moved from rural communities to citieswomen in unions gained powerstate governments called conventions for women's suffragethe government passed laws to improve safety for women at work30s113.20.28.A
- Q13The majority of immigrants coming to the US chose to live in cities. One reason for that decision was the-availability of safe housingavailability of factory jobsinability to farmthe welcoming environment30s113.20.28.B
- Q14Why did more immigrants settle in northern states than southern states?northern states had a smaller populationthey wanted to be farmerssouthern states had less jobsthey were required to remain in the cities30s113.20.28.B
- Q15The invention of new farm technology such as the cotton gin, steel plow, and mechanical reaper encouraged people to move-to end slaveryto hire helpersto the West in order to find new land to farmto the cities because they did not want to farm30s113.20.28.B