Question

6.   What raw material was used to form steel?

  a.  coal

  b.  granite

  c.  iron

  d.  oil

7.   The following new invention changed life for many Americans during the Industrial Revolution:

  a.  computer

  b.  printing press

  c.  none of the above

  d.  typewriter

8.   Which is true about the transcontinental railroad:

  a.  It was the first railroad to cross the entire continent.

  b.  It created more opportunity for farmers.

  c.  It ensured a train station in every town.

  d.  It made long-distance travel dangerous.

9.   Labor unions were formed to:

  a.  ensure workers only had to travel a certain distance to get to work.

  b.  help entrepreneurs monopolize on big industry.

  c.  protect workers from dangerous working conditions.

  d.  provide housing for workers.

10.   The following immigrant attempted to take control of the steel industry:

  a.  Thomas Alva Edison

  b.  Alexander Graham Bell

  c.  Andrew Carnegie

  d.  John D. Rockefeller

Answer 1

6.

Steels belong to large family of metals. Steels are alloy of iron and carbon, and other metals. On the basis of amount of carbon the steels are distinguished as mild, medium, or high carbon steels.

Answer. Option c. iron

7.

The new invention that changed the life of Americans during the industrial revolution is typewriter. The type writer was invented during the year 1867 by Christopher Scholes.

Answer. Option d. typewriter.

8.

The transcontinental railroad which was completed in 1869,took six years for completion. It connected east of United States on the Atlantic coast to west of United States on the Pacific coast.

Answer. Option a. It was the first railroad to cross the entire continent.

9.

Labor unions were formed to protect the right of labors and to protect them from any exploitation. They ensured that labors get right working conditions, proper pay and are concerned with the safety of the workers at the workplace.

Answer. Option c. Protect workers from dangerous working conditions.

10.

Answer. Option c. Andrew Carnegie