Industrialism and Imperialism

In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• The United States
• England
• France
• Germany

What product was first made using machines in factories?

• Steel
• textiles
• locomotives
• flying shuttles

What are identical components that can be used in place of each other?

• Interchangeable parts
• Factories
• Dynamos
• Assembly Lines

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

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

Mass production led to:

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

What is the movement from rural to urban areas called?

• Moving
• colonization
• inflation
• urbanization

This machine allowed factories to be built anywhere, powered by coal.

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

Who designed the first efficient steam engine?

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

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

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

Which statement is true?

• Children were not allowed to work in the mines during the Industrial Revolution

• Work conditions were closely regulated

• There were no labor laws that prevented children from working

• Children were allowed to work but they were treated fairly.