Unit 7 Quiz

Which of the following is NOT considered a "factor of production"?

• Land

• Textiles

• Labor

• Capital

This man is overseeing the work in the factory. Who would he be?

• The mechanic

• The engineer

• The foreman

• The imperialist

Which of the following countries was NOT a global leader that came out of the Industrial Revolution?

• China

• Great Britian

• France

• Germany

Why was coal a better natural resource than wood during the age of industrialization?

• The fumes from burning coal caused less lung disease than burning wood

• Acquiring wood required child labor whereas coal mining did not

• Slaves in America were used to mine the coal, thus making it cheaper than wood

• Coal was more accessible and generates more heat than wood

Most people living in industrialized countries experienced an increase in their standard of living. What is meant by that?

• They were able to participate more freely in their government

• They enjoyed a greater level of material comfort

• People in factories worked relatively short days and had more leisure time

• Families were forced to live together in smaller homes with more people

Which of the following was NOT a problem facing factory workers during the Industrial Revolution?

• Foremen punishing and beating people who arrived late or worked too slowly

• Poor ventilation leading to bad air quality and increased lung disease

• Long workdays that required one to stand for hours on end

• Complex machinery required everyone to have a wide range of skills and knowledge

What does "laissez-faire" mean and with which economic system is it connected?

• "Free to do"; Capitalism

• "Against the law"; Communism

• "For the people"; Socialism

• "Free to do"; Socialism

This picture shows a family making textiles at home. This picture therefore illustrates an example of...

• communism

• cottage industry

• imperialism

• industrialized factories

Beginning in the 1700's, wealthy European landowners began buying up and combining small farms and fields in order to create larger farms. This process was known as...

• industrialization

• imperialism

• the enclosure movement

• the cottage industry

Below are statements about the Industrial Revolution. Select the statement that is FALSE.

• Children as young as six years old were sent to work in factories.

• The enclosure movement helped the textile industry by creating an increase in wool.

• Steam-powered machinery allowed goods to be manufactured and transported quicker than ever before.

• France, because of its recent revolution, was the first nation to become industrialized.