industrial revolution

What were the reasons why the Industrial Revolution started in England? (select 2)

• Abundant natural resources.

• Better army.

• Stable government and economy.

• They had overthrown the monarchy.

Which of the following could be considered positive outcomes of the Industrial Revolution?

• Urbanization

• Overall increase in wages

• Pollution

• Faster transportation

Which statement IS TRUE about the Industrial Revolution?

• Children were not allowed to work

• There were no labor laws that prevented children from working

• Work conditions were closely regulated

• Children worked an 8 hour day

Mass production means:

• Products being made with more superior in quality

• goods being made in large quantities

• laborers received higher wages

• industries moved to rural areas

A place where people and machines join together to mass produce goods.

• Cartel

• Corporation

• Factory

• Urbanization

Economic system were businesses are privately owned and goods and services are sold for a profit. Also called a free-market economy.

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Feudalism

These workers negotiate as a group to try and argue for better pay, better hours, and better working conditions.

• Abolitionists

• Labor Unions

• Temperance Movement

• Capitalists

How did the Industrial Revolution change the way we create goods? Choose the BEST answer

• Made fewer products

• Made more products from home

• Made better quality products

• Mass production & cheaper goods

The combination of resources, improved transportation, and technological breakthroughs all led to the

• Era of Good Feelings

• Industrial Revolution

• Manifest Destiny

• Adoption of gold standard

According to Karl Marx, which group of people in industrial countries must create a revolution, overthrow the existing governments using force if necessary, and then create a new classless society?

• Upper class

• Religious extremists

• Working class

• Farmers