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DAY 6 - STAAR BLITZ - Industrial Revolution
Welcome to STAAR BLITZ. This lesson will focus on the Industrial Revolution.
You will work through this lesson watching the videos and completing the activities.
STAAR BLITZ WARM UP
Let's get warmed up with a few activities before we start the review.
STAAR - Warm Up (Fri) | Quizizz
Question 1
1
Matching - Select the best answer.
(4 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Came to U.S. due to potato famine; worked in factories; faced discrimination
Took jobs outside the home in textile mills
A time when machines were used to make products previously made by people.
U.S. manufacturing increased
Question 2
2
The introduction of interchangeable parts led directly to the -
(1 point)
Responses
formation of the patent system
formation of the patent system
creation of labor unions
creation of labor unions
mass-production of goods
mass-production of goods
elimination of immigrant labor
elimination of immigrant labor
Question 3
3
What was one effect of the cotton gin in the United States?
(1 point)
Responses
Improved soil fertility
Improved soil fertility
Expansion of mercantilism
Expansion of mercantilism
Increased efficiency of crop irrigation
Increased efficiency of crop irrigation
Expansion of the plantation system
Expansion of the plantation system
Question 4
4
Determine which description explains the effect of each technological innovation.
Select the correct answer in each row.
(3 points)
Technological Innovation Cotton Gin Steamboat Steel Plow
Expanded access to new markets to sell goods
Made it easier to grow crops and produce food
Demand for slave labor increased
Question 5
5
Student the political slogan is from the mid-1800s below and answer the question that follows:
What motivated some people to support this nativist slogan?
(1 point)
Responses
An affirmation of states’ rights by Jefferson Davis and the belief that tariffs are un-American
An affirmation of states’ rights by Jefferson Davis and the belief that tariffs are un-American
Large-scale immigration to cities and the belief that immigrants stole jobs from native-born citizens
Large-scale immigration to cities and the belief that immigrants stole jobs from native-born citizens
The desire for an independent country free from foreign rule and unfair mercantile economic policies
The desire for an independent country free from foreign rule and unfair mercantile economic policies
A rejection of anti-American influence following the Battle of San Jacinto and the addition of new territories
A rejection of anti-American influence following the Battle of San Jacinto and the addition of new territories
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
Video Player
00:0012:56
Question 6
Q 1
How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?
(1 point)
Responses
the use of federal paper currancy increased.
the use of federal paper currancy increased.
Agriculture imports increased.
Agriculture imports increased.
Imports of raw materials increased.
Imports of raw materials increased.
Manufacturing increased.
Manufacturing increased.
Question 7
Q 2
Study the sequence of events below and answer the question that follows:
Which of these best completes the diagram above?
(1 point)
Responses
The demand for slaves increases in the South.
The demand for slaves increases in the South.
More textile factories are established in the South.
More textile factories are established in the South.
The number of European immigrants arriving at southern port cities increases.
The number of European immigrants arriving at southern port cities increases.
More tobaco and food crops are cultivated on southern plantations.
More tobaco and food crops are cultivated on southern plantations.
Question 8
Q 3
Which of these was an effect of the Industrial Revolution on U.S. women in the early nineteenth century?
(1 point)
Responses
Women in unions gained bargaining power with employers.
Women in unions gained bargaining power with employers.
The government passed laws to improve safety for women in the workplace.
The government passed laws to improve safety for women in the workplace.
Women seeking work migrated from rural communities to cities.
Women seeking work migrated from rural communities to cities.
State governments called conventions in support of women's suffrage.
State governments called conventions in support of women's suffrage.
Question 9
Q 4
What was one major effect of the Erie Canal on the United States in the early nineteenth century?
(1 point)
Responses
The rapid growth of cities in the Northeast.
The rapid growth of cities in the Northeast.
A rise in cotton exports to the United Kingdom.
A rise in cotton exports to the United Kingdom.
An increase in the cost of shipping goods to Europe.
An increase in the cost of shipping goods to Europe.
A decrease in trade between settlers and American Indians.
A decrease in trade between settlers and American Indians.
Question 10
Q 5
Study the images and answer the question that follows:
Which effect did these innovations have on life in the United States?
(1 point)
Responses
Natural fertilizer became more effective.
Natural fertilizer became more effective.
Havesting season could last longer.
Havesting season could last longer.
Finding water to irrigate crops became easier.
Finding water to irrigate crops became easier.
Crop production became more efficient.
Crop production became more efficient.
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
Video Player
00:0011:23
Question 11
Q 6
Study the sequence of events below and answer the question that follows:
Which sentence best completes this diagram?
(1 point)
Responses
Demand for artisans increased.
Demand for artisans increased.
Farms experienced a shortage of labor.
Farms experienced a shortage of labor.
Cities grew rapidly.
Cities grew rapidly.
Government regulation of factories increased.
Government regulation of factories increased.
Question 12
Q 7
How did industrialization in the 1800s affect life in the United States?
(1 point)
Responses
It led to an increased reliance on imported goods.
It led to an increased reliance on imported goods.
It led to increased isolationist views about conflicts in other countries.
It led to increased isolationist views about conflicts in other countries.
It led to nativist feelings against the growing immigrant population.
It led to nativist feelings against the growing immigrant population.
It led to concerns about the growing population of enslaved people.
It led to concerns about the growing population of enslaved people.
Question 13
Q 8
Study the bulleted list and answer the question that follows:
Which type of economy is best described in these characteristics?
(1 point)
Responses
Subsistence farming
Subsistence farming
Free enterprise
Free enterprise
Mercantilism
Mercantilism
Socialism
Socialism
Question 14
Q 9
Which of these occurred during early U.S. industrialization?
(1 point)
Responses
Manufacturers instituted a five-day workweek.
Manufacturers instituted a five-day workweek.
Labor laws required factories to provide a safe working environment.
Labor laws required factories to provide a safe working environment.
Workers were required to attend schools to develop technical skills.
Workers were required to attend schools to develop technical skills.
Production of goods transitioned from homes to factories.
Production of goods transitioned from homes to factories.
Question 15
Q 10
How did immigrants MOST contribute to the rapid industrialization of the United States during the early-to-mid 1800s?
(1 point)
Responses
By serving as an inexpensive source of labor.
By serving as an inexpensive source of labor.
By raising the money needed for investment.
By raising the money needed for investment.
By introducing skilled craftsmanship in cottage industries.
By introducing skilled craftsmanship in cottage industries.
By designing the methods used to mass produce goods.
By designing the methods used to mass produce goods.
Welcome to STAAR BLITZ. This lesson will focus on the Industrial Revolution.
You will work through this lesson watching the videos and completing the activities.
STAAR BLITZ WARM UP
Let's get warmed up with a few activities before we start the review.
STAAR - Warm Up (Fri) | Quizizz
Question 1
1
Matching - Select the best answer.
(4 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Came to U.S. due to potato famine; worked in factories; faced discrimination
Took jobs outside the home in textile mills
A time when machines were used to make products previously made by people.
U.S. manufacturing increased
Question 2
2
The introduction of interchangeable parts led directly to the -
(1 point)
Responses
formation of the patent system
formation of the patent system
creation of labor unions
creation of labor unions
mass-production of goods
mass-production of goods
elimination of immigrant labor
elimination of immigrant labor
Question 3
3
What was one effect of the cotton gin in the United States?
(1 point)
Responses
Improved soil fertility
Improved soil fertility
Expansion of mercantilism
Expansion of mercantilism
Increased efficiency of crop irrigation
Increased efficiency of crop irrigation
Expansion of the plantation system
Expansion of the plantation system
Question 4
4
Determine which description explains the effect of each technological innovation.
Select the correct answer in each row.
(3 points)
Technological Innovation Cotton Gin Steamboat Steel Plow
Expanded access to new markets to sell goods
Made it easier to grow crops and produce food
Demand for slave labor increased
Question 5
5
Student the political slogan is from the mid-1800s below and answer the question that follows:
What motivated some people to support this nativist slogan?
(1 point)
Responses
An affirmation of states’ rights by Jefferson Davis and the belief that tariffs are un-American
An affirmation of states’ rights by Jefferson Davis and the belief that tariffs are un-American
Large-scale immigration to cities and the belief that immigrants stole jobs from native-born citizens
Large-scale immigration to cities and the belief that immigrants stole jobs from native-born citizens
The desire for an independent country free from foreign rule and unfair mercantile economic policies
The desire for an independent country free from foreign rule and unfair mercantile economic policies
A rejection of anti-American influence following the Battle of San Jacinto and the addition of new territories
A rejection of anti-American influence following the Battle of San Jacinto and the addition of new territories
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
Video Player
00:0012:56
Question 6
Q 1
How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?
(1 point)
Responses
the use of federal paper currancy increased.
the use of federal paper currancy increased.
Agriculture imports increased.
Agriculture imports increased.
Imports of raw materials increased.
Imports of raw materials increased.
Manufacturing increased.
Manufacturing increased.
Question 7
Q 2
Study the sequence of events below and answer the question that follows:
Which of these best completes the diagram above?
(1 point)
Responses
The demand for slaves increases in the South.
The demand for slaves increases in the South.
More textile factories are established in the South.
More textile factories are established in the South.
The number of European immigrants arriving at southern port cities increases.
The number of European immigrants arriving at southern port cities increases.
More tobaco and food crops are cultivated on southern plantations.
More tobaco and food crops are cultivated on southern plantations.
Question 8
Q 3
Which of these was an effect of the Industrial Revolution on U.S. women in the early nineteenth century?
(1 point)
Responses
Women in unions gained bargaining power with employers.
Women in unions gained bargaining power with employers.
The government passed laws to improve safety for women in the workplace.
The government passed laws to improve safety for women in the workplace.
Women seeking work migrated from rural communities to cities.
Women seeking work migrated from rural communities to cities.
State governments called conventions in support of women's suffrage.
State governments called conventions in support of women's suffrage.
Question 9
Q 4
What was one major effect of the Erie Canal on the United States in the early nineteenth century?
(1 point)
Responses
The rapid growth of cities in the Northeast.
The rapid growth of cities in the Northeast.
A rise in cotton exports to the United Kingdom.
A rise in cotton exports to the United Kingdom.
An increase in the cost of shipping goods to Europe.
An increase in the cost of shipping goods to Europe.
A decrease in trade between settlers and American Indians.
A decrease in trade between settlers and American Indians.
Question 10
Q 5
Study the images and answer the question that follows:
Which effect did these innovations have on life in the United States?
(1 point)
Responses
Natural fertilizer became more effective.
Natural fertilizer became more effective.
Havesting season could last longer.
Havesting season could last longer.
Finding water to irrigate crops became easier.
Finding water to irrigate crops became easier.
Crop production became more efficient.
Crop production became more efficient.
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
Video Player
00:0011:23
Question 11
Q 6
Study the sequence of events below and answer the question that follows:
Which sentence best completes this diagram?
(1 point)
Responses
Demand for artisans increased.
Demand for artisans increased.
Farms experienced a shortage of labor.
Farms experienced a shortage of labor.
Cities grew rapidly.
Cities grew rapidly.
Government regulation of factories increased.
Government regulation of factories increased.
Question 12
Q 7
How did industrialization in the 1800s affect life in the United States?
(1 point)
Responses
It led to an increased reliance on imported goods.
It led to an increased reliance on imported goods.
It led to increased isolationist views about conflicts in other countries.
It led to increased isolationist views about conflicts in other countries.
It led to nativist feelings against the growing immigrant population.
It led to nativist feelings against the growing immigrant population.
It led to concerns about the growing population of enslaved people.
It led to concerns about the growing population of enslaved people.
Question 13
Q 8
Study the bulleted list and answer the question that follows:
Which type of economy is best described in these characteristics?
(1 point)
Responses
Subsistence farming
Subsistence farming
Free enterprise
Free enterprise
Mercantilism
Mercantilism
Socialism
Socialism
Question 14
Q 9
Which of these occurred during early U.S. industrialization?
(1 point)
Responses
Manufacturers instituted a five-day workweek.
Manufacturers instituted a five-day workweek.
Labor laws required factories to provide a safe working environment.
Labor laws required factories to provide a safe working environment.
Workers were required to attend schools to develop technical skills.
Workers were required to attend schools to develop technical skills.
Production of goods transitioned from homes to factories.
Production of goods transitioned from homes to factories.
Question 15
Q 10
How did immigrants MOST contribute to the rapid industrialization of the United States during the early-to-mid 1800s?
(1 point)
Responses
By serving as an inexpensive source of labor.
By serving as an inexpensive source of labor.
By raising the money needed for investment.
By raising the money needed for investment.
By introducing skilled craftsmanship in cottage industries.
By introducing skilled craftsmanship in cottage industries.
By designing the methods used to mass produce goods.
By designing the methods used to mass produce goods.
Answers
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Sure! Here are the suggested answers for your STAAR Blitz activities related to the Industrial Revolution.
### STAAR - Warm Up
**Question 1 Matching:**
1. Came to U.S. due to potato famine; worked in factories; faced discrimination - **Irish immigrants**
2. Took jobs outside the home in textile mills - **Women**
3. A time when machines were used to make products previously made by people - **Industrial Revolution**
4. U.S. manufacturing increased - **Industrial growth due to mechanization**
**Question 2:**
The introduction of interchangeable parts led directly to the - **mass-production of goods.**
**Question 3:**
What was one effect of the cotton gin in the United States? - **Expansion of the plantation system.**
**Question 4:**
Technological Innovation | Cotton Gin | Steamboat | Steel Plow
--- | --- | --- | ---
Expanded access to new markets to sell goods | | **Yes** |
Made it easier to grow crops and produce food | | | **Yes**
Demand for slave labor increased | **Yes** | |
**Question 5:**
What motivated some people to support this nativist slogan? - **Large-scale immigration to cities and the belief that immigrants stole jobs from native-born citizens.**
### STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1
**Question 6:**
How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy? - **Manufacturing increased.**
**Question 7:**
Which of these best completes the diagram above? - **The demand for slaves increases in the South.**
**Question 8:**
Which of these was an effect of the Industrial Revolution on U.S. women in the early nineteenth century? - **Women seeking work migrated from rural communities to cities.**
**Question 9:**
What was one major effect of the Erie Canal on the United States in the early nineteenth century? - **The rapid growth of cities in the Northeast.**
**Question 10:**
Which effect did these innovations have on life in the United States? - **Crop production became more efficient.**
### STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2
**Question 11:**
Which sentence best completes this diagram? - **Cities grew rapidly.**
**Question 12:**
How did industrialization in the 1800s affect life in the United States? - **It led to nativist feelings against the growing immigrant population.**
**Question 13:**
Which type of economy is best described in these characteristics? - **Free enterprise.**
**Question 14:**
Which of these occurred during early U.S. industrialization? - **Production of goods transitioned from homes to factories.**
**Question 15:**
How did immigrants MOST contribute to the rapid industrialization of the United States during the early-to-mid 1800s? - **By serving as an inexpensive source of labor.**
Make sure to review the concepts behind these answers for a deeper understanding, and good luck with your study session!
### STAAR - Warm Up
**Question 1 Matching:**
1. Came to U.S. due to potato famine; worked in factories; faced discrimination - **Irish immigrants**
2. Took jobs outside the home in textile mills - **Women**
3. A time when machines were used to make products previously made by people - **Industrial Revolution**
4. U.S. manufacturing increased - **Industrial growth due to mechanization**
**Question 2:**
The introduction of interchangeable parts led directly to the - **mass-production of goods.**
**Question 3:**
What was one effect of the cotton gin in the United States? - **Expansion of the plantation system.**
**Question 4:**
Technological Innovation | Cotton Gin | Steamboat | Steel Plow
--- | --- | --- | ---
Expanded access to new markets to sell goods | | **Yes** |
Made it easier to grow crops and produce food | | | **Yes**
Demand for slave labor increased | **Yes** | |
**Question 5:**
What motivated some people to support this nativist slogan? - **Large-scale immigration to cities and the belief that immigrants stole jobs from native-born citizens.**
### STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1
**Question 6:**
How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy? - **Manufacturing increased.**
**Question 7:**
Which of these best completes the diagram above? - **The demand for slaves increases in the South.**
**Question 8:**
Which of these was an effect of the Industrial Revolution on U.S. women in the early nineteenth century? - **Women seeking work migrated from rural communities to cities.**
**Question 9:**
What was one major effect of the Erie Canal on the United States in the early nineteenth century? - **The rapid growth of cities in the Northeast.**
**Question 10:**
Which effect did these innovations have on life in the United States? - **Crop production became more efficient.**
### STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2
**Question 11:**
Which sentence best completes this diagram? - **Cities grew rapidly.**
**Question 12:**
How did industrialization in the 1800s affect life in the United States? - **It led to nativist feelings against the growing immigrant population.**
**Question 13:**
Which type of economy is best described in these characteristics? - **Free enterprise.**
**Question 14:**
Which of these occurred during early U.S. industrialization? - **Production of goods transitioned from homes to factories.**
**Question 15:**
How did immigrants MOST contribute to the rapid industrialization of the United States during the early-to-mid 1800s? - **By serving as an inexpensive source of labor.**
Make sure to review the concepts behind these answers for a deeper understanding, and good luck with your study session!