Inventions
The main goal of this invention was to make production faster and help move goods and people, which led to economic growth and more people living in cities
Steam Engine
The main purpose of this invention was to make cotton processing faster...It unfortunately had a negative impact as well.
Cotton Gin
What inventor built a massive fortune in the steel industry? The steel industry supplied materials for railroads, bridges, and skyscrapers.
Andrew Carnegie
How did the Transcontinental Railroad transform life across the United States?
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Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
England
The main purpose of this invention was to make communication faster for businesses, governments, and people.... (Hint: think pre telephone)
Telegraph
The main purpose of this invention was to provide faster and cheaper transportation
What inventor build his fortune through Standard Oil?
John D. Rockefeller
List one positive effect of industrialization.
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List atleast one negative impact of the factories in the north.
crowded cities
unsanitary living and working conditions
The main purpose of this invention was to meet the growing need for durable materials in building, transportation, and machinery. It was essential for industrial infrastructure, including railroads.
Steel
The main purpose of this invention was to make production smoother and cheaper, making products more affordable and available
Interchangeable Parts
Who invented the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney
What is mass production?
Making goods quickly in large amounts
What types of individuals provided much of the labor that powered the growth of the factories in the north?
Immigrants
This invention impacted society by allowing for large-scale construction and infrastructure development during the Industrial Revolution.
Dynamite
The main purpose of this invention was to lower costs and increase output, making products more affordable for consumers
Assembly Line
What inventor effectively kickstarted the U.S. textile industry?
Samuel Slater
Which group benefited the most from the Industrial Revolution?
Industrialists/business owners
What invention had the most negative impact for life in the south?
The Cotton Gin
The creation of this aimed to improve conditions by fighting for workers' rights, better pay, and reasonable hours.
Unions
The main purpose of this invention was to provide a powerful and efficient way to travel, greatly reducing travel times and increasing mobility
Combustion Engine
Who improved the steam engine?
James Watt
How did factory workers demand fair pay, safer workplaces, and shorter hours?
Labor Unions
What was one major effect of urbanization?
overcrowding in the cities