Industrial Revolution Test Review

Front

In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin? Options: The United States, England, France, Germany

Back

England

Front

Which 2 natural resources were the backbone of the Industrial Revolution? Options: wood and peat, oil and natural gas, coal and iron, cotton and tobacco

Back

coal and iron

Front

Which innovation allowed factories to be built anywhere?

Back

steam engine

Front

Why did "cottage industry" come to an end?

Back

It was replaced by the factory system.

Front

What is the movement of people from rural to urban areas called?

Back

urbanization

Front

Who designed the first efficient steam engine?

Back

James Watt

Front

What product was first made using machines in factories? Options: Steel, textiles, locomotives, flying shuttles

Back

textiles

Front

Mass production led to:

Back

goods became less expensive

Front

Before the Industrial Revolution all products were created by

Back

Hand

Front

Why were railroads so important during this time?

Back

They moved goods more quickly and less expensively over greater distances.