WH U5 L1 Industrial Revolution Part I

When did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• 1750

• 1900

• 1600

• 1800

What caused the Industrial Revolution to start in Great Britain?

• A shortage of wood and an abundance of coal deposits

• The invention of the internet

• Discovery of new lands

• A large population of skilled workers

What was a major effect of the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in the movement of goods and people

• Decrease in global population

• Creation of global inequalities

• Reduction in the use of fossil fuels

Why do historians disagree about the start of the Industrial Revolution?

• It started in multiple places at the same time

• Disagreement on whether it was due to local conditions or global processes

• They can't agree on the exact date

• Lack of historical evidence

What role did railroads play in the Industrial Revolution?

• They made travel more difficult

• They were only used for military purposes

• They helped stimulate economies and connect people

• They had no significant impact