Industrial Revolution Mini-Review

In which nation did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• France

• Britain

• Russia

• United States

Which industry was the first to use machines and the factory system during the Industrial Revolution?

• textile

• weapons

• farming

• shipping

What advantages did Britain have that made it an ideal place for industrialization?

• stable government that promoted business

• abundant natural resources

• large workforce and many inventors

• all are correct

Which was NOT an invention created during the Industrial Revolution?

• locomotive

• automobile

• lightbulb

• photography

• television

What were TWO effects that industrialization had on western society? (select the two correct answers)

• growth of (often overcrowded) cities

• less focus on buying things and entertainment

• rise of a new middle class

• better working conditions in factories

Which theory, supported by men like John Stuart Mill, argued that government should promote the greatest good for the greatest number of people?

• Capitalism

• Utilitarianism

• Socialism

• Communism