Industrial Revolution

Which of the following was NOT invented during the Industrial Revolution?

• Steam engine
• Computer
• Sewing machine
• Cotton gin

Who improved and made the steam engine more useful?

• James Watt
• Henry Ford
• Thomas Newcomen
• Richard Arkwright

What impact did the cotton gin have in the United States?

• Improved transportation
• Increased the demand for slave labor
• Communication across long distances (optional)
• Helped produce goods more efficiently

What products are best related to the textile industry?

• Dinnerware
• Flooring
• Cloth & clothing
• Food production

Before the Industrial Revolution, where were most goods made?

• Markets
• Homes
• Factories
• Cities

During the Industrial Revolution, steam power increased the need for which natural resources?

• Gold & silver
• Fur & fish
• Oil & natural gas
• Coal & iron

Why did many people move from rural to urban areas during the Industrial Revolution?

• They didn't like living in the country
• Living conditions were better in the city
• They were looking for jobs because fewer farm workers were needed
• Cities would not support the growing populations

Which of the following inventions created during the Industrial Revolution do we still use today?

• Light bulb
• Television
• Washing machine
• Computer

Which of the following did NOT contribute to poor working conditions in early factories?

• Faulty air conditioning systems
• Low wages
• Long hours
• Dangerous machines

Which of the following events took place during the Industrial Revolution?

• The birth of the Roman Empire
• The career of William Shakespeare
• World War II
• The American Revolution