7.1 Q&A

1

400

How did the use of interchangeable parts contribute to the Industrial Revolution?

It would save time and money.

500

How did competition and the quest for profit change working conditions in American Mills?

As competition rose, mill owners had less concern for their workers and their working conditions.

2

400

What were some of the drawbacks of urbanization?

It caused pollution on the streets and the cities grew more crowded.

500

How would scarcity of natural resources affect the supply of goods to a market?

Since scarcity is a limited supple and natural resources are needed to make goods, a scarcity of natural resources would decrease the supplies of goods.

3

400

How did transportation boost the market revolution in the early 1800's?

New roads and canals made it easier to move goods from one place to another.

500

How did the invention of new farm machines contribute to urbanization in the North?

The new farm machines meant fewer workers were needed on the farms. Many of the workers left rural areas and went to northern cities for employment.

3.5

500

What key role did capitalists play in the Industrial Revolution?

Capitalists supplied money that mill and factory workers needed.