Industrial Revolution

In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin? 

• England 
• France 
• Italy 
• United States of America 

Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in England? 

• famine in Europe 
• floods in Asia
• war in Europe 
• natural resources 

What invention propelled the Industrial Revolution literally and figuratively? 

• spinning jenny 
• steam engine 
• cotton gin 
• dynamite 

What system will rise as a result of the Industrial Revolution? 

• Cottages 
• Gaming 
• Factory 
• Voting 

Rapid movement of people from the rural areas to cities in search of industrial jobs was known as:

• Industrialization
• Urbanization
• Depopulation
• Migration

James Watt is credited with the following:

• invention of the cotton gin
• urbanization
• improvements on the computer
• improvements on the steam engine

Mass production led to:

• Products being more superior in quality
• goods became less expensive
• laborers received higher wages
• industries moved to rural areas

Which of the following inventions was NOT made during the Industrial Revolution?

• flying shuttle
• printing press
• spinning jenny
• power loom

Women did not work in factories during the Industrial Revolution.

• True
• False

Which innovation allowed factories to be built anywhere?

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