Industrial Revolution Quiz

Who is credited with inventing the first commercially successful steam engine?

• James Watt

• Thomas Newcomen

• Richard Trevithick

• George Stephenson

In what year was James Watt's first successful steam engine developed?

• 1765

• 1775

• 1785

• 1795

What was a major impact of the steam engine on industries during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decreased production speed

• Increased reliance on manual labor

• Increased production and efficiency

• Decreased need for raw materials

How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to urbanization?

• It decreased job opportunities in cities

• It increased the need for agricultural workers

• It created a demand for workers in factories

• It made rural life more appealing

Which of the following was NOT a technological advancement of the Industrial Revolution?

• The spinning jenny

• The cotton gin

• The telegraph

• The internet

What effect did the Industrial Revolution have on the standard of living?

• It uniformly decreased for all classes

• It improved for many, but worsened for some

• It remained unchanged

• It significantly worsened for the majority

Which industry was the first to undergo major changes during the Industrial Revolution?

• The textile industry

• The steel industry

• The coal mining industry

• The automotive industry

What was a significant social change resulting from the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in child labor

• Increase in rural population

• Growth of the middle class

• Decrease in urban populations

Which invention greatly improved communication during the Industrial Revolution?

• The steam engine

• The telegraph

• The spinning jenny

• The locomotive

What was one of the environmental impacts of the Industrial Revolution?

• Improved air quality

• Decreased pollution

• Increased deforestation

• Decreased carbon emissions