Industrial Revolution History. Ms 1

When did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• 1820s

• 1760s

• 1900s

• 1700s

Which country is often considered the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?

• Germany

• France

• England

• Italy

What technological advancements played a key role in the Industrial Revolution?

• Steam engine, mechanized textile production, iron production techniques, railroad system

• Electricity generation, telecommunication networks, computer programming

How did the Industrial Revolution impact urbanization?

• The Industrial Revolution led to rapid urbanization by attracting people to urban centers for job opportunities.

• Urbanization remained unchanged during the Industrial Revolution.

• The Industrial Revolution decreased urbanization due to job scarcity.

• The Industrial Revolution caused urbanization to shift from cities to rural areas.

What were some of the social consequences of the Industrial Revolution?

• Urbanization, poor working conditions, child labor, class divisions, and the rise of labor unions.

• Increased wages for workers

• Decrease in population growth

• Improved living conditions for the poor