Lat. Am. Rev., Unif. of Italy & Germany, Ind. Rev. Exam

In what country did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• The United States

• Germany

• France

• England

Which of the following were reasons for the Industrial Revolution to begin in the country it began in?

• Plentiful natural resources like coal and iron ore.

• Geography - fast flowing rivers and harbors

• A stable government which allowed for a free exchange of ideas.

• For over a hundred years, stability in this country existed because of a very strong army.

• Entrepreneurs had a surplus of capital that could be invested in machines, factories and new inventions.

Which of the following industries dominated the early Industrial Revolution?

• Textiles

• Iron

• Paper Making

• Steel Production

Where were the first mills or factories built in the early Industrial Revolution?

• Along fast flowing rivers

• Close to coal mines

• Very close to harbors

• In close proximity to railroads

In which of the following ways did steam power or the steam engine help ignite a modern Industrial Revolution?

• It allowed factories to be built away from rivers.

• It allowed factories to become more efficient in producing goods.

• It allowed for lighting to be used in factories.

• It revolutionized transportation.

What natural resource was used to fuel the Steam Engine during the Industrial Revolution?

• Electricity

• Petroleum

• Water

• Coal

What form of transportation was used during the early part of the Industrial Revolution to transport heavy and delicate goods?

• The Stage Coach

• Canals

• Conestoga Wagons

What is the movement of people from farms to cities?

• Utilitarianism

• Urbanization

• Proletariat

• Enclosure Movement

A place where people and machines join together to mass produce goods.

• Cartel

• Corporation

• Factory

• Urbanization

The Industrial revolution created a new ____________ class.

• Upper

• Poor

• Lower

• Middle