Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution started in _______________ around ________.

• England, 1750 CE

• China, 1000 BCE

• United States, 2018 CE

• Great Britain, 1500 CE

Due to inventions like the seed drill, which made planting crops easier and faster, farmers migrated to the cities. What was an effect of inventions like the seed drill?

• The farmers moved to the United States to farm.

• The machines turned into robots and took over land in Great Britain

• The farmers needed more work and hired more people to work the land.

• Farmers lost their jobs and moved into industrial jobs

Which statement is true?

• Children were not allowed to work in the mines during the Industrial Revolution

• Work conditions were closely controlled by the government.

• There were no labor laws that prevented children from working

• Children were allowed to work but they were treated fairly.

What were living conditions in the city like during the Industrial Revolution?

• Cities were mostly for rich people

• Strict housing safety laws

• Spacious and luxurious

• Crowded and unsanitary

Mass production led to:

• Products being high quality

• goods became less expensive

• workers received high wages

• industries moved to farming areas

Before the Industrial Revolution all products were created by

• Factories

• Hand

• Slaves

• Children

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the cities?

• Made the crime rate decrease

• Led to an increase in farm workers

• Make the cities cleaner and safer

• Led to an increase in population in the cities

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

• Safe working conditions

• Low wages

• Dangerous working conditions

• Pollution

Which of the following is a reason why workers gained better pay, a shorter work day , as well as safer working conditions?

• Workers revolted against factory owners and took over the means of production.

• Workers unions formed and threaten to strike if employers did not meet their demands

• Employers believed that paying workers more money would help their profit

• Employers granted better pay out of their own care for their workers

How did Britain's overseas colonies contribute to industrialization?

• Provided raw materials to use.

• Chance to try new farming techniques.

• Slaves in colonies built new machines.

• Lessened the effects of climate change.