Brittan Leads the way; Chpt 2 Industrial Revolution

What is Industrialization?

• A social movement against technology.

• A process where people adopt easier and cheaper ways to make things using better technology.

• A historical event that took place in Britain only.

• A type of government policy focused on agriculture.

Why did Britain become known as the 'Workshop of the World'?

• Because it was the first country to invent workshops.

• Because it had the most workshops per capita.

• Due to its significant advancements and leadership in industrialization.

• Because it was the only country with workshops.

What was a key reason for the start of industrialization in Great Britain?

• Political instability.

• An absence of labor resources.

• Plenty of natural resources.

• Lack of natural resources.

What role did the Agrarian revolution play in industrialization?

• It discouraged people from moving to cities.

• It made farming so efficient that people were freed up to do other kinds of work.

• It led to a decrease in the population.

• It decreased the food supply, leading to industrialization.

How did the transportation system contribute to industrialization in Britain?

• By focusing solely on sea transport.

• By making travel more expensive.

• By providing a well-developed system to transport raw materials and manufactured products.

• By limiting the movement of goods and people.