Industrial Revolution

England led the Industrial Revolution for all of the following reasons except

• A. its geographic location. 
• B. its stable government. 
• C. its natural resources. 
• D. its laws protecting workers.

Which factor contributed to England’s emergence as the first country to industrialize?

• A. powerful guilds of skilled craftsmen 
• B. extensive deposits of natural resources 
• C. trade pacts with foreign nations 
• D. well-established labor unions

Which factor best explains why the Industrial Revolution started in Great Britain?

• A. fertile land 
• B. a large population
• C. an abundance of coal 
• D. location by the ocean

How did life change for skilled artisans as a result of the Industrial Revolution?

• A. They earned greater profits for their goods and services. 
• B. They were forced to work for lower wages. 
• C. They migrated less in search of employment. 
• D. They sought employment in the agricultural sector

The Industrial Revolution led to migration from

• A. coastal to mountainous regions.
• B. North America to Europe.
•  C. rural to urban areas.
• D. South America to Africa

The migration of people from rural areas to cities during the 19th century is an example of which trend?

• A. emigration 
• B. urbanization 
• C. feudalism 
• D. nationalism

What was one result of the Industrial Revolution?

• A. Cottage industries were established to meet consumer needs.
• B. Subsistence farming increased to meet the needs of workers.
• C. Manufacturing industries created a demand for urban laborers.
• D. Regulations for a safe working environment slowed production.

The invention of the telegraph greatly increased communication. Which of the following inventions had a similar effect?

• A. the light bulb 
• B. the printing press 
• C. the caravel 
• D. the phonograph

Which change resulted from the development of steam engines during the Industrial Revolution?

• A. Manufacturing costs increased.
• B. A skilled workforce was needed.
• C. Artisan guilds became more powerful. 
• D. A reliable energy source became available.

Each of the following was an effect of industrialization except

• A. an increase in the size of the cities. 
• B. poor living and working conditions. 
• C. the emergence of the new middle class. 
• D. an increase of movement to rural areas.