Which best describes the use of interchangeable parts in manufacturing in the 1800's?

Int. parts were identical parts and could be exchanged for one another

How did changes in manufacturing affect people living in cities in the north?

factories employed more people- women & children, lower wages, longer hours

What was one advantage of using steamboats in the 1800's?

they could travel against the wind and currents

Why did members of the Know-Nothing Party want to prevent immigrants from voting?

they believed immigrants were undermining American society

How did industrialization affect the American economy in the 1800's?

value of manufactured goods increased, number of factory workers rose

Which best describes conditions in factories in the 1800's?

laborers worked long hours with few holidays

In the 1800's, factories hired more women & children because

machines could now do the heavy work formerly done by men

Which of the following best describes nativism in the 1800's?

a policy favoring native born Americans over immigrants

By 1850, in the largest northern cities such as Boston & New York,

immigrants made up a large part of the population

What significant challenge did cities face as a result of rapid industrialization in the 1800's?

providing enough city services to protect and support citizens

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S1 5.1 The Industrial North

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Which best describes the use of interchangeable parts in manufacturing in the 1800's?
Int. parts were identical parts and could be exchanged for one another
Int. parts were goods that were custom made
Int. parts were used for construction of mills & factories
Int. parts were pieces of equipment that were used by factory workers
2
Due to the development of interchangeable parts & new labor practices in the late 1700's, factories began using
skilled labor
water power
English mill designs
mass production
3
How did changes in manufacturing affect people living in cities in the north?
factories employed more people- women & children, lower wages, longer hours
factories used int. parts & water power, workers hours became shorter
factory employment became less available, people began leaving cities
fewer people worked in factories, water-powered machines replaced laborers
4
What was one advantage of using steamboats in the 1800's?
they relied on wind power, a renewable resource
they could travel against the wind and currents
they caused less pollution than other boats
they opened up the East to trade for the first time
5
During the rise of industrialization in the 1840's, the majority of immigrants came from
Ireland & Germany
France & England
Ireland & England
France & Germany
6
Why did members of the Know-Nothing Party want to prevent immigrants from voting?
they felt immigrants should study American laws & government before voting
they wanted immigrants to become full-fledged citizens before voting
they believed immigrants were undermining American society
they thought immigrants should learn how to speak English before voting
7
How did industrialization affect the American economy in the 1800's?
value of manufactured goods decreased, number of factory workers fell
value of manufactured goods increased, number of factory workers fell
value of manufactured goods decreased, number of factory workers rose
value of manufactured goods increased, number of factory workers rose
8
To improve shipping, the Erie Canal was constructed to connect New York City to
Mississippi River
Appalachian Mountains
Atlantic Ocean
Great Lakes
9
In the 1800's, the Know-Nothing Party worked to accomplish which of the following?
restrictions on immigrants
religious freedom for Catholics
better working conditions in factories
better working conditions on farms
10
Which best describes conditions in factories in the 1800's?
workers received frequent holidays
women & children worked short hours
laborers worked long hours with few holidays
working hours were similar to those of today
11
In the 1800's, factories hired more women & children because
most male laborers had left the cities to move to rural areas
machines could now do the heavy work formerly done by men
most men stopped working in factories to join the U.S. Army
factory owners wanted to help families earn a better living
12
Which of the following best describes nativism in the 1800's?
a regional policy of maintaining traditional economic systems
a policy favoring native born Americans over immigrants
a practice in most factories of hiring only native born Americans
an interest in learning about the native cultures of immigrants
13
In response to an increase in the number of immigrants in the early 19th century,
city populations decreased
unemployment increased
nativism grew
nativism decreased
14
By 1850, in the largest northern cities such as Boston & New York,
neighborhoods were emptying as people moved to the country
immigrants made up a large part of the population
transportation couldn't keep up with the demands of industrialization
new residents found it easy to assimilate into American culture
15
Who founded the Know-Nothing Party?
factory owners
nativist Americans
female mill workers
Irish immigrants
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What significant challenge did cities face as a result of rapid industrialization in the 1800's?
providing enough city services to protect and support citizens
establishing shipping for raw materials & man. goods
attracting skilled laborers to work in new factories
convincing factory workers to move their businesses to the cities

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