Industrial Revolution Quiz

"The Industrial Revolution was the period in which the production of goods shifted from hand production methods to complex machines. This period of industrialization resulted in social and economic changes." What is an EFFECT of the Industrial Revolution according to the statement?

• It resulted in social and economic changes

• The land was ideal for farming

• The Industrial Revolution happened in Great Britain

• Machines were used during the Industrial Revolution

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• United States

• England

• France

• Germany

As a result of increased immigration to the United States in the late 19th century, many immigrant families lived in tenements because

• there was a lack of affordable housing in overcrowded cities.

• there was inadequate housing on the Great Plains.

• they wanted to avoid living in ethnic neighborhoods.

• the federal government provided immigrants with free housing.

The Industrial Revolution was ...

• a war fought between Britain and U.S.
• When people worked more on farms than factories 
• time of inventing and industry 
• started in the U.S. and moved into Britain 

Which time period was marked by advances in technology which made farming easier and more productive?

• Agricultural Revolution

• Digital Revolution

• New England Revolution

• Scientific Revolution

Before the Industrial Revolution, all products were made by

• Factories

• Slaves

• Hand

• Royalty

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 and machines join together to mass produce goods.

• Cartel

• Corporation

• Factory

• Urbanization

An idea opposing governmental interference in economic affairs beyond the minimum necessary for the maintenance of peace and property rights

• Capital

• Proletariat

• Mass Production

• Laissez Faire

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