Positive Effects of the Industrial Revolution and Today

Open Ended

How has the Industrial Revolution shaped the way we live and work in modern society?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a significant outcome of labor reforms during the Industrial Revolution?

• Increase in child labor

• Universal manhood suffrage

• Decrease in political participation

• Abolition of the working class

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of unions during the labor reform era?

• To negotiate better working conditions and wages for workers

• To increase profits for factory owners

• To reduce the number of workers in factories

• To eliminate government regulations

Open Ended

How did the Factory Act of 1833 and the Ten Hours Act of 1847 change working conditions for children and women in England?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were outcomes of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 in the United States?

• Established a minimum wage

• Prohibited most child labor

• Created the assembly line

• Established a 40-hour work week