Industrial Revolution Quiz

Check each reason that led to the Industrial Revolution starting in England

• Access to coal

• Access to rivers

• Population growth

• Political stability

What advantage did England's rivers provide during the Industrial Revolution?

• Source of water power for machinery

• Inland transportation routes for industrial goods

• Excellent natural harbors for merchant ships

• All of the above

What were the rich natural resources in England during the Industrial Revolution?

• Coal and iron mines

• Oil and gas reserves

• Gold and silver deposits

• Copper and zinc mines

This region in England was called _____ _______, which was known for its smoke clouds from its factories burning coal and smelting iron

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What was the main source of power for machinery during the Industrial Revolution?

• Wind power

• Water power

• Steam power

• Animal power

What was the role of women during the Industrial Revolution?

• They were excluded from the workforce

• They worked in factories and mines

• They only worked in domestic roles

• They were given equal opportunities as men

What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on agriculture?

• Decreased dependence on agriculture

• No impact on agricultural practices

• Increased use of manual labor

• Improved farming techniques and productivity

What is industrialization?

• Society changing from primarily agriculture based to manufacturing based

• Society changing from technology based to one based on craftsmanship

• Society changing from primarily manufacturing based to farm based

• Society changing from agriculture based to one based on craftsmanship

What is urbanization?

• Migration of city residents to rural areas

• Decrease in population density and increase in population

• Population shift from rural areas to city areas

• Immigration from small countries to large countries

All of the following are effects of Industrialization except...

• Solidifies the working and middle classes

• Population increases

• Increase in air, water, and noise pollution

• Decrease in wealth inequality

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9