Unit 8: From Farms To Factories

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    A canal is

    • A manufacturing city
    • Money paid to workers.
    • A waterway made by people rather than by nature that directed water from the river to the town.
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The Industrial Revolution was the use of machinery to make items quicker than people could make them. During this time people started to buy more things instead of making them due to the manufacturing and industry.

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  • 2. 

    Wheat was a crop that could be ground into flour.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Wheat is a type of grain that can be processed into flour. Flour is commonly used in baking and cooking, making wheat an important crop for producing food products. Therefore, the statement that wheat can be ground into flour is true.

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  • 3. 

    A system of dots and dashes used for a telegraph machine was called

    • Email

    • Morse Code

    • Vail Code

    Correct Answer
    A. Morse Code
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Morse Code. Morse Code is a system of dots and dashes that was used for telegraph machines. It was developed by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail in the early 1830s and became widely used for long-distance communication. The code represents each letter of the alphabet, numbers, and other symbols with a unique combination of dots and dashes, allowing messages to be transmitted through telegraph wires. Morse Code revolutionized communication during its time and is still used today in certain applications, such as aviation and amateur radio.

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  • 4. 

    Raw materials are

    • Materials that have not yet been processed or changed (such as logs, minerals, or sheep's wool

    • Cities that formed around mills.

    • A body of water dug by hand to connect rivers.

    Correct Answer
    A. Materials that have not yet been processed or changed (such as logs, minerals, or sheep's wool
    Explanation
    Raw materials refer to materials that are in their natural state and have not undergone any processing or alteration. This includes materials like logs, minerals, or sheep's wool that have not been transformed or changed from their original form.

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    The city of Patterson was named after Governor William Paterson.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The explanation for the given correct answer is that the city of Patterson was indeed named after Governor William Paterson. This suggests that the city was named in honor of the governor, possibly due to his contributions or significance to the area.

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    During the Industrial Revolution people were able to use machinery to make items quicker than people could by hand.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    During the Industrial Revolution, the invention and use of machinery revolutionized the manufacturing process. These machines were able to produce items at a much faster rate compared to manual labor. This led to increased efficiency and productivity, allowing people to make items quicker than they could by hand. Therefore, the statement "During the Industrial Revolution, people were able to use machinery to make items quicker than people could by hand" is true.

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  • 7. 

    Millers were people who

    • Worked in grocery stores.

    • Owned and ran mills.

    • Worked on steamboats.

    Correct Answer
    A. Owned and ran mills.
    Explanation
    Millers were individuals who owned and operated mills. Mills were used for various purposes such as grinding grain into flour or processing other materials. Therefore, the correct answer is that millers were people who owned and ran mills.

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  • 8. 

    Who developed the first American Steamboat?

    • George Washington

    • John Fitch

    • Samuel Morse

    Correct Answer
    A. John Fitch
    Explanation
    John Fitch developed the first American Steamboat. This invention was a significant milestone in transportation history as it revolutionized the way people and goods could be transported on water. Fitch's steamboat, named the "Perseverance," successfully made its first voyage in 1787 on the Delaware River. Fitch's pioneering work laid the foundation for the future development of steam-powered vessels, which played a crucial role in the growth of trade and commerce in the United States.

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  • 9. 

    The person who helped Samuel Morse make the telegraph and Morse Code was

    • Alfred Vail

    • Mr. Evancho

    • Abraham Lincoln

    Correct Answer
    A. Alfred Vail
    Explanation
    Alfred Vail is the correct answer because he indeed played a significant role in helping Samuel Morse develop the telegraph and Morse Code. Vail was an American inventor and mechanic who worked closely with Morse to improve the telegraph system. He contributed to the development of various components of the telegraph, including the key mechanism and the code itself. Without Vail's assistance and expertise, Morse may not have been able to successfully create and implement the telegraph system that revolutionized long-distance communication.

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    The name of the two canals that are in New Jersey that we talked about in this Unit were:

    • The Bridgewater Canal and The Raritan Canal

    • The Morris Canal and The Delaware and Raritan Canal

    Correct Answer
    A. The Morris Canal and The Delaware and Raritan Canal
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Morris Canal and The Delaware and Raritan Canal. These two canals were discussed in the unit about New Jersey. The Bridgewater Canal and The Raritan Canal were not mentioned in the unit.

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    The Delaware and Raritan Canal connected the Delaware and Raritan Rivers.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because the Delaware and Raritan Canal was indeed built to connect the Delaware and Raritan Rivers. This canal, which was completed in 1834, served as an important transportation route, allowing for the movement of goods and people between the two rivers. It played a significant role in the economic development of the region and remained in use until the early 20th century.

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  • 12. 

    Robert Stevens

    • Built the "John Bull" locomotive.

    • Invented the iron track.

    • Was Colonel John Steven's son.

    • ALL OF THE CHOICES ARE TRUE

    Correct Answer
    A. ALL OF THE CHOICES ARE TRUE
    Explanation
    The statement "ALL OF THE CHOICES ARE TRUE" means that all the statements about Robert Stevens are correct. He built the "John Bull" locomotive, invented the iron track, and was Colonel John Steven's son.

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