Industrial Revolution Quiz

What was the engine designed by Thomas Newcomen used for?

• Generating electricity for cars

• Pumping water out of mines

Which industry was the first to be transformed during the Industrial Revolution?

• Clothing

• Gaming

What led to the shift of fabric production from homes to factories?

• steam engines

• No more homes

What advantage did Great Britain have in terms of raw materials?

• A lot of luck

• A lot of coal for fuel

What role did Britain's banking system play in the Industrial Revolution?

• Controlling the trains

• Money for projects

What advantage did Britain's transportation system provide?

• road work

• rivers and ports

How did railroads contribute to the economy during the Industrial Revolution?

• move goods

• Jobs for kids

What allowed manufacturers to sell their products anywhere in the nation?

• Factories

• Railroads

What was the driving force behind the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?

• Government Support

• Free Time

How many miles of track had Great Britain built by 1852?

• 100 miles

• 7,000 miles