Industrial Revolution Quiz

When did the Industrial Revolution take place?

• 1750 - 1900's

• 1600 - 1700's

• 1900 - 1950's

• 1800 - 1850's

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• Germany

• France

• England

• United States

What were the three factors of production in England?

• Land, Labor, Capitol

• Water, Air, Fire

• Food, Clothing, Shelter

• Money, Power, Fame

What was the main difference between rural and urban areas during the Industrial Revolution?

• Rural areas had more farms while urban areas had more factories

• Rural areas had more factories while urban areas had more farms

• Rural areas were cities while urban areas were countryside

• Rural areas were countryside while urban areas were cities

What were the two main natural resources in England during the Industrial Revolution?

• Wood and Stone

• Coal and Iron ore

• Oil and Gas

• Gold and Silver

What was the purpose of the Spinning Jenny invented by James Hargreaves?

• To quickly spin thread and save time

• To improve farming techniques

• To build machines

• To power machines

Who invented the Steam Engine?

• Nikola Tesla

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Thomas Edison

• James Watt

What was the Steel Process invented by Henry Bessemer used for?

• To produce electricity

• To improve farming techniques

• To produce better and cheaper steel

• To improve transportation

What was the main economic system used during the Industrial Revolution?

• Socialism

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Feudalism

How did no wars or political revolutions at home help spur the Industrial Revolution?

• Mass production of goods were needed for the battlefield

• Improved farming techniques could not happen if armies burned their fields

• Businesses felt they could invest without fears of outside forces destroying their work

• Abundance of natural resources gave business leaders an edge