Industrial Revolution

What was the Great Stink?

• The smell of the air pollution in London.

• The smell in factories due to chemicals.

• The smell from the River Thames.

• The smell of heavy fog mixed with exhaust.

What contributed to water pollution during the Industrial Revolution?

• disease outbreaks that killed thousands

• the mixing of heavy fog with pollutants

• exhaust from coal and factory waste

• human waste from overcrowded cities

What was the role of iron during the Industrial Revolution?

• Iron was used to make streets and roads. 

• Iron was used to make tools and machinery.

• Iron was used as an important source of energy.

• Iron was used to strengthen cotton and other textiles. 

How did life for children differ during the Industrial Revolution?

• Children were required to work long, dangerous hours in factories.

• Children had to spend most of their day in school studying.

• Children spent their evenings doing homework or family activities.

• Children would stop working to eat dinner, usually around 6:00 p.m.

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• France

• Russia

• Germany

• England

Which factor of production refers to the work done by people?

• labor

• cost

• land

• capital

Why was the steam engine important to the Industrial Revolution?

• It allowed goods to be produced outside of factories.

• It allowed factories to use the power of waterways.

• It allowed for an increase in crops produced on farms. 

• It allowed for faster, cheaper forms of transportation.

What was the main cause of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?

• an increase in farm production

• overcrowded living conditions

• poor public sanitation systems

• an increase in the number of factories

Which statement best describes working conditions in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

• Workers often only worked short shifts and made low wages.

• Factory owners ignored safety to increase output and profit. 

• Workers had to wear bulky safety equipment to operate machinery.

• Factory owners pushed for new laws to limit the use of child labor.

How did England’s large population affect its ability to industrialize?

• The increased population led to food shortages nationwide. 

• The increased population meant there were not enough jobs. 

• The increased population meant there was a larger labor force.

• The increased population led to an increase in small farms.