Industrial Revolution

In what country did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• The United States

• France

• England

• Germany

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

• The Economic Revolution

• The Agricultural Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The American Revolution

How did the Agricultural Revolution impact farmers?

• New farming methods required more workers on the farm.

• New farming methods produced bigger harvests with less farmers.

What was a major effect of the Agricultural Revolution?

• More jobs for farmers

• Higher agricultural yields

• Peasants moved to rural areas

• No technology innovations

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

• It was not an advantage.

• It made it more difficult for other countries to steal England's ideas

• It made it more difficult for other countries to steal England's ideas.

• England has many ports and rivers which allow easier worldwide trade.

Which major innovation enabled factories to be built anywhere, regardless of a water source?

• Steam engine

• Spinning jenny

• Cotton gin

• Water wheel

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

• Ruralization

• Colonization

• Inflation

• Urbanization

How did Great Britain's colonies help start the Industrial Revolution?

• There was a market for England to sell and buy goods/resources.

• There was a decrease in population.

• Farmers moved from the cities back to the farms.

• Technologies increased throughout the colonies.

Who invented the steam engine?

• James Hargreaves

• James Watt

• John Kay

• James Arkwright

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

• Low wages

• Safe working conditions

• Dangerous working conditions

• Widespread pollution