Unit 7 Practice Test

What country did the Industrial Revolution begin in?

• France
• Britian
• United States
• Spain

Which of the following was NOT associated with early factory working conditions?

• Low wages
• Widespread pollution
• Dangerous working conditions
• Safe working conditions

Who designed the first efficient steam engine?

• James Hargreaves
• John Kay
• Richard Arkwright
• James Watt

What product was first made using machines in factories?

• Steel
• textiles
• locomotives
• flying shuttles

A place where people and machines join together to mass produce goods.

• School
• Corporation
• Factory
• Urbanization

What innovation increased the transportation of goods and people?

• Flying Shuttle
• Spinning Jenny
• Steam Engine
• Water Frame

The Industrial Revolution was triggered by sweeping changes in what?

• Religion
• Education
• Agriculture
• Politics 

Mass production led to:

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

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the cities?

• Made the crime rate decrease
• Led to an increase in farm workers
• Make the cities cleaner and safer
• Led to an increase in population in the cities

Where were most factories built before the steam engine was invented?

• in the mountains
• in the desert
• along rivers
• anywhere