Industrial Revolution

4. This group often worked in mines for 12-16 hours a day. Many died from injury, Black lung, and exhaustion. They were the cheapest labor source.
6. A group of people who would work for very low wages, which led to social divisions and resentment from "Americans".
7. Which invention allowed more cotton to be harvested and increased the demand for slavery?
10. This new process was used to increase production and lower costs of all products and is still used today.
11. This was a negative impact of the Industrial Revolution and now there are regulations to prevent it. It contributed to poor health and early deaths.
12. Who built the steam engine?
14. It was a major change in family and society structure for this group of people to work outside the home.
15. Which area of the Industrial Revolution was the first to be drastically changed? (hint: clothing)
16. Groups of workers joined together to demand better working conditions and fair pay.

1. The mass migration of people moving from the country to cities.
2. Individuals who used the worth of what they owned to begin new businesses.
3. This term means individuals producing things in their own homes.
5. Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
8. These housing units were built to house factory workers. Units may be shared by multiple families and increased the spread of disease.
9. Who brought the Industrial Revolution to America?
13. Which invention started the Industrial Revolution?