The Industrial Revolution

In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• The United States
• England
• France
• Germany

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.

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

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

How did railroads impact the prices of goods & services?

• Made them more expensive & harder to ship
• made them cheaper & easier to ship
• Gave people a way of transportation

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

• Minimum Wages for workers

• Dangerous working conditions

• Widespread pollution

• Long hours

Which one of following would be a PULL factor for "people moved to the cities during the Industrial Revolution?"

• Family

• Jobs on the farm

• Jobs in factories

• Higher cost of living

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

Which of the following BEST explains  the mental impact of child labor?

• children were losing limbs and lives
• children did not get an education
• children did not have any social skills
• children were working long hours

Which of the following BEST explains the physical impact of child labor

• children were losing limbs and lives
• children did not get an education
• children did not have any social skills
• children were working long hours