Question 1

What was one of the most significant impacts of the electric light bulb during the Second Industrial Revolution?

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It allowed people to work beyond daylight hours

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It made candles completely obsolete

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It eliminated the need for outdoor lighting

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It reduced the cost of electricity production

Question 2

Which invention transformed long-distance communication in 1876?

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The telephone

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The radio

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The telegraph

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The phonograph

Question 3

What was the main contribution of Henry Bessemer to the Industrial Revolution?

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He developed a faster method of steel production

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He designed the first internal combustion engine

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He created the first electric light bulb

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He invented the automobile assembly line

Question 4

How did Henry Ford's innovation impact the automobile industry?

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He created the assembly line production method

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He invented the first car

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He discovered how to make rubber tires

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He designed the first electric car

Question 5

What significant achievement did the Wright brothers accomplish in 1903?

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They achieved the first powered flight

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They invented the first airplane engine

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They created the first passenger airline

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They built the first commercial airport

Question 6

What was one significant societal change due to urbanization during the Second Industrial Revolution?

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More people lived in crowded cities.

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Factories became less common.

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People moved to rural areas for farming.

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Everyone worked from home.

Question 7

What time period did the Second Industrial Revolution occur?

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1870 to 1914

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1920 to 1950

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1800 to 1850

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1750 to 1800

Question 8

What was one of the main sources of energy introduced during the Second Industrial Revolution?

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Electricity

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Coal

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Solar power

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Wind power

Question 9

What was a major impact of electricity during the Second Industrial Revolution?

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It allowed for the use of electric lights in factories.

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It made factories less productive.

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It replaced all manual labor.

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It had no significant impact.

Question 10

What was the Bessemer process used for?

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To produce steel more cheaply

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To invent the telephone

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To create electricity

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To build railroads

Question 11

How did the introduction of the assembly line affect car production?

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It allowed for faster and cheaper production.

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It slowed down production.

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It made cars more expensive.

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It eliminated the need for workers.

Question 12

How did the invention of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell affect communication?

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It allowed for long-distance conversations.

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It was only used by the wealthy.

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It replaced written letters entirely.

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It made communication slower.

Question 13

What was one of the main reasons people moved to cities during the Second Industrial Revolution?

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To find work in factories

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To escape the cold weather

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To enjoy the countryside

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To attend school

Question 14

How did urbanization affect living conditions for many people?

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People often lived in crowded apartments.

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People lived in spacious homes.

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Everyone had access to clean water.

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Living conditions improved for everyone.

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Second Industrial Revolution on transportation?

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Transportation became faster and more efficient.

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No impact

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Transportation methods remained the same.

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Transportation was only for the wealthy.

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