Industrial Revolution Review Quiz

What was one major effect of the Industrial Revolution on urbanization?

• Decrease in city populations

• Increase in rural farming jobs

• Rapid growth of city populations

• Cities became less important

Why was child labor used during the Industrial Revolution?

• Children were seen as more skilled than adults

• There were not enough jobs for adults

• Children could be paid less than adults

• Only children wanted to work in factories

What role did women primarily have in the early Industrial Revolution?

• Factory and mine workers

• Managers of factories

• Inventors of new machinery

• Financial investors

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the environment?

• Improved air and water quality

• Increased green spaces in urban areas

• Led to deforestation and pollution

• Reduced the need for natural resources

What were working conditions like during the Industrial Revolution?

• Safe and well-regulated

• Flexible work hours with high pay

• Long hours with low pay in dangerous conditions

• Workers had a lot of vacation time

How did living conditions change during the Industrial Revolution?

• People lived in spacious and clean housing

• Most people had access to high-quality healthcare

• Overcrowded and unsanitary housing became common

• Everyone owned their homes

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

• To ensure that factory owners made large profits

• To provide entertainment for workers

• To negotiate better wages and working conditions for workers

• To help workers find jobs in different industries

How did urbanization affect family structures during the Industrial Revolution?

• Families became larger as people had more children

• Many families moved back to rural areas to farm

• Families often lived apart due to work in different cities

• Extended families often lived together in small urban apartments

What was a common reason children worked during the Industrial Revolution?

• To gain education

• To support their families financially

• Because it was mandatory by law

• Children worked for fun and to pass time

Which industry was one of the first to industrialize and significantly employ women?

• Automotive

• Textile

• Technology

• Agriculture