WH Unit 4 Quiz - Industrial Revolution

What was a significant shift that occurred during the Industrial Revolution?

• Transition from machine-based manufacturing to manual labor

• Shift from urban to rural areas

• Change from agricultural-based economies to service-based economies

• Change from manual labor to machine-based manufacturing

How did the factory system change the organization of work during the Industrial Revolution?

• It decentralized production, spreading it across multiple locations.

• It introduced a system of manual labor instead of machine operation.

• It centralized production in factories, where workers operated machines.

• It eliminated the need for factories altogether.

What social challenges did workers face during the Industrial Revolution?

• Short working hours and high wages

• Safe and comfortable working conditions

• Long hours, low wages, and dangerous working conditions

• Access to quality education and healthcare

How would you summarize the impact of the Industrial Revolution?

• It had little effect on society and technology.

• It transformed agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and society.

• It primarily affected rural areas and had minimal impact on urban centers.

• Its effects were limited to the 18th century and did not have a lasting impact.

Who is credited with inventing the steam engine that played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Samuel Slater

• James Watt

• Thomas Edison

What factors contributed to the spread of industrialization from Britain to other countries?

• Secretive techniques

• Isolated location

• Building a national railroad system

• Lack of interest from other nations

When did the Industrial Revolution take place?

• 15th to 16th century

• 17th to 18th century

• Late 18th to early 19th century

• 20th to 21st century

What was a consequence of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decreased population in urban areas

• Improved living conditions for urban dwellers

• Reduced job opportunities in cities

• Overcrowding, pollution, and social challenges in cities

Which of the following is an example of an invention or technological advancement during the Industrial Revolution?

• Printing press

• Telegraph

• Horse-drawn carriage

• Stone tools

How did transportation and communication change during the Industrial Revolution?

• Increased reliance on horse-drawn carriages for transportation

• Establishment of canals, railroads, and steamships for trade and travel

• Limited communication due to the lack of technological advancements

• Reliance on carrier pigeons for long-distance communication