Industrialization

Who made the term 'Industrial Revolution' popular?

• American historians

• British engineers

• Arnold Toynbee

• French writers

What revolution underpinned the Industrial Revolution?

• The Cultural Revolution

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Digital Revolution

• The Agricultural Revolution

Which machine became an integral part of industrialization?

• The electric motor

• The steam engine

• The water wheel

• The windmill

What was the main fuel used in the new steam engines?

• Coal

• Wood

• Natural gas

• Oil

What term describes the textile industry before mechanization?

• Guild System

• Feudal System

• Cottage Industry

• Factory System

Who developed an inexpensive process for mass-producing steel?

• James Watt

• Isaac Newton

• Henry Ford

• Henry Bessemer

By 1850, what percentage of Great Britain's population lived in towns or cities?

• 25%

• 85%

• 50%

• 15%

Which country was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?

• Germany

• United States

• Great Britain

• France

What was a significant reason for Britain's lead in the Industrial Revolution?

• Large defensive standing army

• Relative peace and stability

• Lack of natural resources

• Isolation from Europe

Which country became the world's leading industrial nation in the 20th century?

• Germany

• United States

• Great Britain

• France