Industrial Revolution Review Quiz

What were the working conditions like for most people during the Industrial Revolution?

• Comfortable and safe

• Easy and enjoyable

• Harsh and dangerous

• Healthy and stress-free

How did the Industrial Revolution impact the health and safety of workers?

• The Industrial Revolution led to poor working conditions, long hours, and exposure to hazardous materials, resulting in negative impacts on the health and safety of workers.

• Workers had better health and safety during the Industrial Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution had no impact on the health and safety of workers

• The Industrial Revolution improved working conditions and increased worker safety

What were the effects of the Industrial Revolution on urbanization?

• Shifted urbanization to rural areas

• Increased urbanization

• Decreased urbanization

• No impact on urbanization

How did the growth of factories and industries contribute to the growth of cities?

• The growth of factories and industries caused cities to become less developed.

• Factories and industries had no impact on the growth of cities.

• The growth of factories and industries led to a decrease in the population of cities.

• The growth of factories and industries provided job opportunities, leading to an influx of people into cities in search of work.

What role did women play in the Industrial Revolution?

• Women were not allowed to work in factories during the Industrial Revolution

• Women only worked in agriculture during the Industrial Revolution

• Women played no role in the Industrial Revolution

• Women played a significant role in the workforce, especially in textile factories and domestic service.

How did the Industrial Revolution change the traditional roles of women in society?

• Women were confined to the home and had no opportunities to work outside

• Women were only allowed to work in agriculture and domestic service

• The Industrial Revolution had no impact on the traditional roles of women

• Women were able to enter the workforce and take on new roles outside of the home.

What were the economic changes that occurred during the Industrial Revolution?

• Return to barter system and decrease in trade

• Decrease in urbanization and growth of rural areas

• Stagnation of technology and communication systems

• Shift from agrarian to industrial economies, rise of factories and mass production, growth of urban areas, development of new transportation and communication systems

How did the Industrial Revolution lead to the rise of capitalism and the modern economic system?

• The Industrial Revolution created a new class of wealthy industrialists and entrepreneurs, increased production and trade, and promoted the idea of free market competition.

• The Industrial Revolution led to the rise of socialism and the modern economic system

• The Industrial Revolution caused a decrease in production and trade, and hindered the idea of free market competition

• The Industrial Revolution had no impact on the rise of capitalism and the modern economic system

What were some of the social reforms that emerged as a result of the Industrial Revolution?

• Labor laws, child labor regulations, and labor unions

• Expansion of child labor, decrease in labor rights, and dissolution of labor unions

What was the significance of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution?

• They supported the wealthy factory owners

• They advocated for longer working hours

• They had no impact on working conditions

• They fought for better working conditions, higher wages, and shorter working hours for workers.