mr sinn unit 7 prac 3

What factors led to the Industrial Revolution according to the text?

• The invention of the airplane and the internet

• The growing workforce, access to raw resources like coal and iron, new capital, and new inventions like the steam engine

• The decline of agricultural practices and the rise of digital technology

• The discovery of new continents and the use of animal power

What was the impact of the steam engine on production and trade?

• It decreased the speed of production and limited trade to local markets

• It had no significant impact on production but increased global trade

• It transformed production, allowed for faster and farther trade, and enabled trains to transport different goods and people across vast swaths of land

• It only allowed for the creation of new types of ships and had no effect on trains

Which invention during the Industrial Revolution transformed the textile industry?

• The cotton gin and the telegraph

• The spinning jenny and the power loom

• The light bulb and the telephone

• The steamboat and the combustion engine

What was a consequence of the power loom's creation on the textile industry?

• It decreased the production of textiles and made garments more expensive

• It had no significant impact on the textile industry

• It increased mass production in the textile industry, reduced costs, and increased garment affordability

• It led to the expansion of cottage industries

What happened to most of the cottage industries as a result of the Industrial Revolution?

• They became the leading method of production

• They expanded due to increased demand for handmade goods

• They were put out of business due to the ability of companies to mass-produce products

• They remained unaffected and continued to operate as before

What new social classes emerged as a result of industrialization according to the text?

• Aristocracy and clergy

• Middle class and urban workers

• Peasants and serfs

• Industrialists and merchants

What were some of the negative experiences of workers during the Industrial Revolution as mentioned in the text?

• Short working hours and high wages

• Long hours, low wages, and poor working conditions

• Job security and excellent working conditions

• Flexible working hours and profit sharing

How did the Industrial Revolution impact demographic trends?

• It decreased the population growth rate

• It had no significant impact on population growth

• It increased the size of the workforce and the number of consumers

• It led to a decline in urban population

What changes in migration patterns occurred due to the Industrial Revolution?

• People migrated from urban to rural areas for agricultural opportunities

• Migration patterns remained unchanged

• People migrated from rural to urban areas for economic opportunities

• There was a significant decrease in migration altogether

What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on agriculture?

• It led to a decrease in the mechanization of farming

• It increased reliance on human labor in farming

• It allowed for the mechanization of farming and increased the output of each farm

• It resulted in farmers only participating in their local markets