Unit 5

Question 1

What invention is credited with revolutionizing the cotton industry during the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 1

The cotton gin.

Question 2

True or False: The Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

What are push factors in the context of immigration?

Answer 3

Conditions that drive people to leave their home country.

Question 4

What are pull factors in the context of immigration?

Answer 4

Attractions that draw people to a new country.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The Industrial Revolution significantly increased __________ growth.

Answer 5

economic.

Question 6

Which country is primarily associated with the start of the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 6

Great Britain.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a result of the Industrial Revolution? A) Urbanization B) Decline in factory jobs C) Technological innovation D) Increased production.

Answer 7

B) Decline in factory jobs.

Question 8

What role did the cotton gin play in the economy of the Southern United States?

Answer 8

It increased the efficiency of cotton processing, leading to greater cotton production and profitability.

Question 9

True or False: Immigration during the Industrial Revolution was solely driven by economic factors.

Answer 9

False.

Question 10

Short Answer: Name one major social change that resulted from the Industrial Revolution.

Answer 10

The rise of the working class.