Industrial Revolution

In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• The United States
• England
• France
• Germany

What impact did the Agricultural Revolution have on the population of England?

• The population increased a little.
• The population declined steeply.
• The population increased dramatically.
• The population stayed the same.

Which 2 natural resources were the backbone of the Industrial Revolution?

• wood and peat
• oil and natural gas
• coal and iron
• cotton and tobacco

England is an island. Why was this an advantage during the Industrial Revolution?

• It wasn't an advantage.
• It made it more difficult for other countries to steal England's ideas.
• England has many ports and rivers which allow easier worldwide trade.
• England had tropical weather, which allowed more crops to be grown.

Which innovation  allowed factories to be built anywhere?

• flying shuttle
• spinning jenny
• cotton gin
• steam engine

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

• ruralization
• colonization
• inflation
• urbanization

The system in which the government owns and controls the means of production, such as mines and factories, is called?

• fascism
• socialism
• capitalism
• mercantilism

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

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