Industrial Revolution 2

In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• The United States

• England

• France

• Germany

What had to occur before the Industrial Revolution could take place?

• The Economic Revolution

• The Glorious Revolution

• The Agricultural Revolution

• The French Revolution

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 natural ports and rivers which allow easier worldwide trade.

• England had tropical weather, which allowed more crops to be grown.

Which innovation  allowed factories to be built anywhere?

• flying shuttle

• spinning jenny

• cotton gin

• steam engine

The system in which the government owns and controls the means of production, such as mines and factories, is called?

• fascism

• socialism

• capitalism

• mercantilism

Who designed the first efficient steam engine?

• Mr. Garcia

• John Kay

• Bruce Wayne

• James Watt

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

• Low wages

• Safe working conditions

• Dangerous working conditions

• Widespread pollution

Which of the following groups would most likely benefit from the socialist ideas of Karl Marx?

• Entrepreneurs

• Factory Workers

• Large Business Corporations

• Factory Managers

Businesses that are owned by investors....

• companies

• stocks

• corporations

• shares

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