Industrial Revolution

In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• The United States
• England
• France
• Germany

Which 2 natural resources were the backbone of the Industrial Revolution?

• wood and peat
• oil and natural gas
• coal and iron
• cotton and tobacco

Which innovation  allowed factories to be built anywhere?

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

What is the movement of people from rural to urban areas called?

• ruralization
• colonization
• inflation
• urbanization

Who designed the first efficient steam engine?

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

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

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

What product was first made using machines in factories?

• Steel
• textiles
• locomotives
• flying shuttles

What did Samuel Slater build in America?

• A train
• A tractor
• A water frame
• A textile mill

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

Which statement is true?

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

• Work conditions were closely controlled by the government.

• There were no labor laws that prevented children from working

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