Industrial Revolution

What term was used to describe the transformation of agrarian and handicraft economies into industrial, urbanized ones?

• Agricultural Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• Cottage Industry

• Mechanization

Who first used the term 'Industrial Revolution'?

• French writers

• English economic historian Arnold Toynbee

• German engineers

• American inventors

What underpinned the Industrial Revolution?

• Agricultural Revolution

• Technological advancements

• Political revolution

• Social reforms

What contributed to the industrialization by creating the steam engine?

• Better metals and richer fuel

• Improved transportation systems

• Advancements in textile industry

• Invention of electricity

What were the key materials for constructing the tools in machinery, steam engines, and ships?

• Coal and iron

• Steel and aluminum

• Copper and bronze

• Wood and stone

What was the term used to describe the mechanization of the textile industry?

• Industrial Revolution

• Cottage Industry

• Agricultural Revolution

• Technological Advancements

What was the percentage of the population living in towns in Britain in 1750?

• 15%

• 25%

• 40%

• 50%

Which country became the world's leading industrial nation in the 20th century?

• Great Britain

• Germany

• France

• United States

What contributed to Britain being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?

• Relative peace and stability

• Large defensive standing army

• Lack of native resources

• Lack of engineers and inventors