Industrial Revolution Quiz

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8th Grade
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Hard
Lauren Zwick
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main factor that encouraged the British to look for more coal during the Industrial Revolution?
Cheap coal mining
Abundant water supply
Cheap labor costs
High wages
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which invention dramatically increased the speed of weaving in the British textile industry?
Spinning Jenny
Flying Shuttle
Steam Engine
Water Frame
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason that Britain was eager to produce cotton textiles during the Industrial Revolution?
Lack of competition from other countries
Low wages in Britain
Abundant cotton supply in Britain
High demand for cotton textiles
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main advantage that the British had over other countries in terms of industrialization?
Cultural superiority
Abundant water supply
High wages
Large population
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which country was the world's largest producer of cotton textiles during the Industrial Revolution?
India
Britain
China
United States
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason for the high wages in Britain at the beginning of the 18th century?
Abundant coal supply
Low population due to the Black Death
Cultural superiority
High demand for labor
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which energy source played a crucial role in automating production during the Industrial Revolution?
Wind energy
Coal
Solar energy
Hydroelectric power
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