Crash Course Industrial Revolution

What was a significant effect of the Industrial Revolution on education?

• Education became less important

• Only the wealthy could afford education

• Twelve years of free, formal education

• Decrease in formal education

What revolution is considered the most revolutionary among the ones mentioned?

• The Latin American Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The American Revolution

• The French Revolution

What percentage of the world's population was engaged in farming before the Industrial Revolution?

• About 10%

• About 50%

• About 80%

• About 20%

What was a major energy source that characterized the Industrial Revolution?

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Solar power

• Hydroelectric power

Which invention increased the speed of weaving?

• The Spinning Jenny

• The Water Frame

• The Steam Engine

• The Flying Shuttle

Who invented the steam engine that was crucial for the Industrial Revolution?

• Isaac Newton

• Thomas Newcomen

• James Watt

• John Kay

What was not a reason for the Industrial Revolution starting in Europe according to the video?

• Access to coal

• Invention of the compass

• Small population

• Cultural superiority

Why did the Industrial Revolution start in Britain?

• Because of its access to coal and high wages

• Because of its large population

• Because of its advanced technology

• Because of its cultural superiority

Why were steam engines more useful to the British?

• Because of the government support

• Because of the cheap and abundant coal

• Because of the skilled labor

• Because of the advanced technology

What did high wages in Britain lead to during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in coal usage

• Invention of labor-saving machines

• Increase in manual labor

• Decrease in production