Industrial Revolution Quiz

When did the Industrial Revolution start in England?

• Between the mid-1600s and 1700s

• Between the mid-1700s and 1800s

• Between the mid-1800s and 1900s

• Between the mid-1900s and 2000s

Which of the following was NOT a factor that led to the Industrial Revolution?

• Access to raw materials like coal and iron

• Access to new capital and inventions

• The decline of the cottage industry

• The growing workforce

What was the impact of the steam engine on production?

• It decreased the number of factories

• It allowed for more factories to operate with assembly lines

• It reduced the speed of production

• It increased reliance on hand-completed tasks

How did the spinning jenny and power loom transform the textile industry?

• They made textile production more expensive

• They decreased the output for companies

• They allowed for mass production and increased affordability of garments

• They required more manual labor to operate

What was a consequence of the ability to mass-produce products during the Industrial Revolution?

• Cottage industries became more prevalent

• Cottage industries were put out of business

• Custom goods became less expensive

• Traditional techniques became more popular

How did industrialization change the social order of society?

• It eliminated social classes

• It created new social classes based on wealth

• It made all social classes equal

• It had no impact on social classes

What social class rose during the Industrial Revolution due to new jobs and opportunities?

• The working class

• The middle class

• The upper class

• The peasant class

How did the Industrial Revolution impact workers' conditions?

• Workers experienced shorter hours and higher wages

• Workers had more job security and better working conditions

• Workers experienced long hours, low wages, and poor working conditions

• Workers had a significant increase in personal wealth

What is the demographic transition model stage associated with the Industrial Revolution?

• Stage one

• Stage two

• Stage three

• Stage four

What happens to the population growth rates of countries during stage two of the demographic transition model?

• Population growth rates decline

• Birth rates decline but death rates remain high

• Death rates decline but birth rates remain high

• Both birth and death rates increase