Industrial Revolution

Why did "cottage industry" come to an end?

• Too many people moved to the city.
• It was replaced by the factory system.
• The need for textiles decreased.
• Women who worked in cottage industries went on strike.

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

• ruralization
• colonization
• inflation
• urbanization

Which of the following was NOT associated with early factory working conditions?

• Low wages
• Safe working conditions
• Dangerous working conditions
• Widespread pollution

Which of the following would NOT be associated with mass production?

• Interchangeable parts
• division of labor
• unique, hand made goods
• assembly line

What product was first made using machines in factories?

• Steel
• textiles
• locomotives
• flying shuttles

How did the Industrial Revolution change the way we create goods?

• we made fewer products
• we made better quality products
• we made products from home
• mass production & cheaper goods

Textile

• factories
• coal
• iron
• cloth

What was the Industrial Revolution?

• Changes and advancements in government
• Changes and advancements in militarism
• Changes and advancements in religion
• Changes and advancements in the production of goods

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the cities?

• Made the crime rate decrease
• Led to an increase in farm workers
• Make the cities cleaner and safer
• Led to an increase in population in the cities

What is one reason why employers would hire women instead of men?

• Women work harder
• Women can do more difficult tasks
• Women have more work experience than men
• Employers could pay women less money