Industrial Revolution leading to Imperialism Lesson Check

What is the term used to describe the transformation of agricultural economies into industrialized ones in Europe and America during the 18th - 19th century?

• Agricultural Revolution

• Urbanization

• Industrial Revolution

• Mechanization

What were the key factors that contributed to the Industrial Revolution?

• Increase in food output and expansion of trade

• Use of machines in farming and development of steam engines

• Construction of roads, canals, and railways

• All of the above

Which industry saw mechanization (making things more mechanical) during the Industrial Revolution, leading to increased production on a large scale?

• Textile industry

• Iron industry

• Steel industry

• Paper Printing Industry

What contributed to the rapid urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?

• Migration of people from rural areas to cities

• Availability of industrial labor opportunities

• Improved transportation systems

• All of the above

Which country was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?

• France

• Switzerland

• Great Britain

• United States

What were the living conditions like in the new industrial towns during the Industrial Revolution?

• Clean and spacious

• Overcrowded and dirty

• Safe and comfortable

• Luxurious and extravagant

Who developed an inexpensive process for mass-producing steel during the Industrial Revolution?

• Henry Bessemer

• Arnold Toynbee

• French writers

• English economic historians

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

• Germany

• France

• Switzerland

• United States

How did the industrial revolution lead to increased colonization/imperialism across the world?

• 1. European countries wanted to continue to find raw materials to grow their industries.

• 1. European countries wanted to give raw materials back to the colonies they had taken over.

• 1. European countries wanted to give back to the Native populations that were affected by European colonization. 

• 1. European countries wanted to find new trade routes to Asia.

Taking over a weaker country by force to gain access to its resources and gain political and military power for yourself is known as?

• Militarism

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

• Alliances