Early Stage of the Industrial Revolution

The growth of cities in response to the development of the factory system is known as...

• Industrialization

• Urbanization

• Factory System

• Imperialism

Which of the following was NOT one of the reasons England Industrialized first?

• Natural Resources and Geograpgy

• Large Population

• Political Stability

• Slavery

This invention replaced the water frame as the power source for factories and allowed them to be built away from rivers.

• Steam Engine

• Locomotive

• Spinning Jenny

• Internal Combustion Engine

The _______________ established private ownership of common land, allowed farmers to experiment with new farming techniques, and contributed to farmers moving to the cities in search for employment.

• 3-Field System

• Crop Rotation

• Enclosure Movement

• Industrialization

The Industrial revolution led to new opportunities for women to work outside of the home, but they were not provided with equal pay or employment opportunities. As a result, the __________________ gained support as women fought both peacefully and violently for voting rights.

• Women's Suffrage Movement

• Worker's Rights Movement

• The Enclosure Movement

• Women's Suffering Movement

Where did capitalists/entrepreneurs choose to build their factories after the development of the Steam Engine?

• In the South

• On the Coast

• Near coal deposits

• In the interior to avoid attack from foreign enemies

Which Natural Resources contributed to England industrializing first? Select ALL that apply.

• Oil

• Coal

• Iron

• Grain

Which of the follow did NOT contribute to England Industrializing first?

• Wars on their soil

• Political Stability

• Availability of Bank Loans

• Materials and Markets from their overseas Empire

All of the following were challenges for former peasants who moved to the cities in search for employment EXCEPT...

• Cholera epidemics

• Overcrowded living conditions

• Dangerous working conditions

• Lacking the skills necessary to work in factories

The growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution was a well planned, slow, and steady process.

• True

• False