The Industrial Revolution Begins in Great Britain

Which of the following is NOT a reason that the Industrial Revolution begin in Great Britain (England)?

• Great Britain had water power and coal for fuel
• Great Britain had iron ore for building machines
• Great Britain had trains for selling in other European countries
• Great Britain had harbors for international trade

Which of the following terms best describes the growth of cities and the migration of people into them?

• Urban sprawl
• City growing
• Cityfication
• Urbanization

Which of the following best describes the Industrial Revolution?

• The greatly increased output of machine-made goods that began in England during the 18th century (1700s)
• The greatly increased output of machine-made goods that began in Canada during the 17th century (1600s)
• The greatly increased output of agricultural food items that began in France during the 17th century (1600s)
• The greatly increased output of agricultural food items that began in the U.S. during the 18th century (1700s)

What do we call the change in farming practices, like creating enclosures and crop rotation, that occurred before the Industrial Revolution from 1600 - 1700?

• The Farming Revolution
• The Pre-industrial Revolution
• The Agricultural Revolution
• The Rotation Revolution

Which of the following statements best describes living conditions in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution?

• City dwellers lacked adequate housing, education, and police protection.
• Cities were made up of middle class and upper middle class people only
• Cities had some of the best living conditions, while life in the country was rough.
• Cities were much like they are today.

What type of engine was invented by James Watt?

• Gasoline Engine

• Steam Engine

• Coal Engine

• Locomotive

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. 

England is an island. Why was this an advantage during the Industrial Revolution?

• It wasn't an advantage.
• It made it more difficult for other countries to steal England's ideas.
• England has many ports and rivers which allow easier worldwide trade.
• England had tropical weather, which allowed more crops to be grown.

Why did "cottage industry" come to an end?

• Too many people moved to the city.
• It was replaced by the factory system.
• The need for textiles decreased.
• Women who worked in cottage industries went on strike.

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

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