Industrial Revolution

In the early days of the Industrial Revolution, many factories were built along rivers because

• water was a major source of irrigation

• water power was used to power factory machines

• ships could easily deliver goods to factories

• ships could bring in supplies

A place where people use machines to mass produce goods.

• Cartel

• Corporation

• Factory

• Urbanization

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

• Low wages

• Dangerous working conditions

• Safe working conditions

• Poor air quality/pollution

• Child labor

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 only had to work an 8 hour day

The agricultural revolution would allow for….

• Larger populations

• Increase in wealth of peasants

• Decreased populations

• More small family farms

The movement of people into cities is called…

• Emigration

• Immigration

• Urbanization

• Absorption

What was the most important source of power for the early Industrial Revolution?

• the steam engine

• animals

• the windmill

• the dynamo

The Industrial Revolution began in this country.

• The United States

• Great Britain

• Germany

• Russia

What natural resources gave Great Britain an advantage in the Industrial Revolution?

• farm lands and forests

• wildlife and precious gems

• coal and iron

• mountain ranges

In the early days of the Industrial Revolution, which item was manufactured in great numbers at newly built factories?

• Clothing and woven/fabric materials

• industrial machines

• cars

• household goods like cookware