Industrial Revolution

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

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

• wood and peat

• oil and natural gas

• coal and iron

• cotton and tobacco

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?

• 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

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

What impact did the Agricultural Revolution have on the population of England?

• The population increased a little.

• The population declined steeply.

• The population increased dramatically.

• The population stayed the same.

Women did not work in factories during the Industrial Revolution.

• True
• False