Industrialization, Labor, and Life Quiz

Where did the Industrial Revolution originate?

• Germany

• France

• United States of America

• Great Britain

What was a significant effect of the Industrial Revolution on human settlement?

• Increase in artisan handicrafts

• Reduction in factory production

• Growth of urban areas

• Decrease in urban populations

What led to the profound changes in rural life during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in population

• Increase in agricultural productivity

• Stagnation of technological advancements

• Decrease in agricultural productivity

What was the main energy source before the Industrial Revolution?

• Electricity

• Coal-fired steam engine

• Human and animal muscle

• Nuclear power

What was a common job for women and children during the first century of industrialization?

• Artisans

• Factory owners

• Textile industry workers

• Agricultural workers

By the mid-19th century, what percentage of the British population lived in urban areas?

• 70%

• 50%

• 30%

• 20%

What was a major consequence of industrialization on family life?

• Strengthened family bonds

• Separation of the family as they worked outside the home

• Increased leisure time for family activities

• Decrease in child labor

Which country became one of the world's leading economic powers by the 1830s?

• France

• Germany

• United States of America

• Great Britain

What was a significant social impact of the new urban industries?

• Significant social impact

• Decrease in manufacturing enterprises

• Improved working conditions

• Shorter working hours

What role did the steam engine play in the Industrial Revolution?

• It was primarily used in agriculture

• It powered the first automobiles

• It was a key technology in factories and mines

• It had no significant impact