Industrial Revolution Quiz

What caused the Industrial Revolution to begin in England?

• Lack of natural resources

• Government discouraging trade and invention

• Large deposits of iron and coal

• Limited access to markets for industrial goods

What was the first industry to become industrialized?

• Agriculture

• Textile

• Mining

• Transportation

What led to the Agricultural Revolution in Europe?

• Government restrictions on farming

• Decrease in population

• Introduction of new farm techniques

• Lack of natural resources

What role did England's colonies play in the Industrial Revolution?

• Provided cheap raw materials and markets for industrial goods

• Limited access to natural resources

• Imposed trade restrictions on England

• Discouraged invention and innovation

What factors contributed to England being the most industrialized nation in the world from 1750 to 1850?

• Lack of natural resources

• Limited access to markets for industrial goods

• Large deposits of iron and coal

• Government discouraging trade and invention