The Industrial Revolution

1. What was the Industrial Revolution?

• A period of time in Europe when philosophers challenged traditional ideas on government, religion, and society

• A period of time in Europe when economies that were previously based on agriculture and farming switched to industry and factories

• A period of time in Europe where countries waged war over land and resources

• A period of time in Europe where groups of people waged war against governments in order to be granted more rights

2. Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• Germany

• Great Britain

• France

• The United States of America

3. Why did it begin in that country?

• Access to natural resources such as coal

• A government that was not absolute and allowed freedom of the press

• A government that encouraged trade and innovation

• All of the above

4. How did that country's government encourage the Industrial Revolution?

• They forced the poor to work in factories

• They invested in the navy in order to control the oceans and protect overseas trade for private business

• The government practiced censorship and prevented scientists from exploring inventions and scientific discovery

• All of the above

5. How did transportation change during the Industrial Revolution?

• Man-made waterways known as canals were built

• Turnpikes, or toll roads, were established in an effort to improve the conditions of the roads

• The steam locomotive was introduced

• All of the above

6. Which of the following best describes the working conditions within the factories?

• Factory injuries were often exaggerated and really not that common

• Factory conditions were clean and safe in order to provide the workers with a comfortable working experience

• Factory conditions were dangerous and often unhealthy

• All of the above

7. Which of the following best describes the living conditions for the working class during the Industrial Revolution?

• Workers made hardly any money and often lived in slums and rundown living quarters

• The living conditions did not change

• Workers were finally making livable wages so the standard of living improved significantly

• The living conditions were the same as today

8. Why did new economic ideas emerge during the Industrial Revolution?

• Economic philosophers were trying to determine the role government should play in the economy

• Economic philosophers were not content with the conditions created by the Industrial Revolution

• Economic philosophers were trying to create a more equal and fair society

• All of the above

9. What is capitalism?

• Economic philosophy where the means of production are owned by private individuals and there is little to no government involvement

• Economic philosophy where the means of production are owned by groups of people and the goal is to lessen the gap between rich and poor

• Economic philosophy that establishes a completely classless society and all money and power is shared equally throughout society

• Economic philosophy that encourages countries to maximize exports and minimize imports

12. What is socialism?

• Economic philosophy where the means of production are owned by private individuals and there is little to no government involvement

• Economic philosophy where the means of production are owned by groups of people and the goal is to lessen the gap between rich and poor

• Economic philosophy that establishes a completely classless society and all money and power is shared equally throughout society

• Economic philosophy that encourages countries to maximize exports and minimize imports