Science and Tech Flashcards
How did Robert Fulton’s work on the steam engine impact trade and transportation in the United States?
Connected the US closer and transported goods faster to people.
What was one major unintended consequence of the cotton gin on the Southern economy?
It kick started the need for slavery
The significance of the steamship was that it was able to
transport goods faster
The Erie Canal was a major innovation in that it
Connects Atlantic to great lakes
Which of the following was a major factor for the amount of casualties from the sinking of the Titanic?
The lack of lifeboats for all the passengers
Which of the following made the construction of the Panama Canal possible?
The U.S promised Panama independence
The significance of the Panama Canal was that it
Cuts 8,000 miles from the east to the west coast
The transcontinental railroad provided all of the following EXCEPT which one?
Land, Adventure, and new opportunities
All of the following are reasons why railroads were a more preferable mode of transportation EXCEPT which one?
Works in any weather
Fast
Cross any terrain
How was America impacted by the creation of railroads?
- Westward expansion
- Created time zones
Which of the following was NOT an impact or condition of workers on the Transcontinental Railroad?
Harsh conditions
Expansion _____________________ was made easier now that railroads were built.
West
By the late 1800s, many business leaders followed laissez-faire capitalism. This is categorized as ________
Market Capitalism
Thanks to __________, Americans could travel by car from Maryland to Illinois
National Road
In 1913, the __________ was completed. It is a local roadway near us that connects Geneva and Dixon while cutting through DeKalb.
Lincoln Highway
What is Henry Ford known for?
Creating Ford
Creating the assembly line
What was Henry Ford’s main goal?
Making products faster
What resource or industry was impacted by the Teapot Dome Scandal under the Harding Administration?
Oil
How was the building of Levittown after WW2 similar to Henry Ford’s building of cars?
Relied on fast mass production techniques
What is it called when manufacturers purposefully design products to become obsolete over time, requiring you to buy updated versions of their products?
planned obsolescence
The invention of steel allowed for the construction of ____, which solved the problem of the overcrowding in urban areas.
Taller buildings
Skyscrapers
Inventor Alexander Graham Bell was known for
Inventing the Telephone
What is Nikola Tesla’s version of electricity known as?
Alternating Current (AC)
What was Thomas Edison best known for?
Incandescent light bulbs, the phonograph
