Industrial Revolution Quiz

How did the development of the steam engine have a positive impact on the Industrial Revolution

• It allowed goods to be transported more quickly

• It increased the costs of factories

• It decreased the demands for goods

• It caused a populaiton decline

What was an effect of the development of better tools for farmers during the Industrial Revolution?

• Less labor was needed on the farm so people moved to cities looking for work

• More labor was needed on the farm so families hired workers

• More labor was needed on farms so slavery grew

• Less labor was needed on the farm so sons left the family farm and tried to start their own farm

Why did the populaitons of most European cities increase during the late 1800's?

• International trade made average workers wealthy enough to afford city apartments

• democratic revolutions inspired people to live in larger communities

• the industrial revolution created jobs in urban areas

• The great awakening made cities safer places in which to live

Why did labor unions gain support during the Industrial Revolution?

• Labor unions promoted socialism throughout the world.

• Labor unions gave workers control of businesses and stripped power from the wealthy.

• Labor unions protected workers' rights and tried to increase the wealth of the lower class

• Labor unions prevented individuals from opening private businesses

What was the primary economic origin of imperialism

• communism

• industrialization

• democratic rule

• racist views

What idea best explains why industrialization was primary economic origin of imperialism?

• The rise of socialism and better working conditions caused capitalist to find a new working class

• industrialized countries sought raw materials from less developed countries and new markets for finished products.

• The enlightenment ideals inspired industrialized nations to share their knowledge with less developed countries.

• Capitalists were in search of new urban areas due to the destruction caused by the revolutions in the 1800's

How did the invention of the steam engine impact the growth of the industrial revolution?

• Automobile companies dominated international trade

• raw materials were used to build the steam engine, delaying other inventions

• complex machinery took longer to build, slowing industrial growth

• Faster transportation methods led to an increase in trade

This image provides evidence for which main idea?

• New inventions led to more industrialized nations

• urbanization led to overcrowded, unsanitary conditions

• new technology led to the first modern war: world war I

• People migrated from rural to urban areas for employment