Industrial Revolution and Urbanization Quiz

What term is used to describe the growth of cities as a result of the Industrial Revolution?

• Urbanization

• Industrialization

• Modernization

• Expansionism

Which best describes the growth of British cities from 1800 to 1850?

• extremely high growth

• no growth

• normal growth

• negative growth

According to the table, which city in England had the largest population increase from 1801 to 1841?

• Manchester

• Leeds

• Birmingham

• Sheffield

Which of the following was a pull factor for the growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution?

• Higher wages at industrial jobs

• Decreased need for farmers

• The availability of factory jobs

• All of the above

Between 1860 and 1900, which city in the United States experienced the most significant population growth according to the table?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Chicago

What was one effect of new machines and innovations during the Industrial Revolution?

• Reduced demand for goods
• Increased productivity and efficiency
• Limited access to education
• Decreased productivity and efficiency

Large-scale production during the Industrial Revolution meant ________ economic opportunities.

• decreased

• increased

• stable

• no

The growth of British cities was accelerated by the development of ________.

• rural communities

• transportation systems

• factories

• skyscrapers

What was a negative effect of the new class that emerged during the Industrial Revolution in cities?

• Improved housing conditions

• Decreased crime rates

• Overcrowded housing

• Better sanitation

What was one of the health consequences of the poor living conditions in cities during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decreased spread of disease

• Improved public health

• Spread of disease

• Better medical care