Industrial Revolution - last lesson political and social impacts

What was one of the major political changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?

• The establishment of the monarchy

• The rise of the working-class movement

• The decline of the British Empire

• The introduction of the Euro

Which political reform was influenced by the Industrial Revolution?

• The Magna Carta

• The Reform Act of 1832

• The Glorious Revolution

• The Act of Union 1707

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the political power of the aristocracy in Great Britain?

• It increased their power

• It had no effect

• It decreased their power

• It made them more popular

What was a significant political outcome of the Industrial Revolution for urban areas?

• Decreased population

• Increased representation in Parliament

• Reduced economic activity

• Decline in public services

Which political ideology gained popularity as a result of the Industrial Revolution?

• Feudalism

• Socialism

• Monarchy

• Colonialism

What was one of the key demands of the Chartist movement, which emerged during the Industrial Revolution?

• The abolition of the monarchy

• Universal male suffrage

• The introduction of the Euro

• The expansion of the British Empire

What was one of the main reasons for the formation of trade unions during the Industrial Revolution?

• To negotiate better wages and working conditions

• To reduce the number of factory workers

• To increase the need for skilled labour

• To support the factory owners

Which political party in Great Britain was formed partly as a response to the social changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution?

• The Conservative Party

• The Liberal Party

• The Labour Party

• The Green Party

Challenge question:

What was one of the political effects of the Industrial Revolution on the British colonies?

• Increased independence movements

• Strengthened colonial rule

• Decreased economic exploitation

• Introduction of democratic governance

Which piece of legislation was introduced to improve working conditions of children during the Industrial Revolution?

• The Factory Acts

• The Navigation Acts

• The Corn Laws

• The Stamp Act