Reading Quiz on the Industrial Revolution

What was the average number of hours a worker spent at the job each day during the Industrial Revolution?

• 8 hours

• 10 hours

• 12 hours

• 14 hours

What was one of the most dangerous conditions found in coal mines during the Industrial Revolution?

• Lack of food

• Explosions and breathing coal dust

• Long working hours

• Poor lighting

At what time did William Cooper's workday begin?

• 5 AM

• 6 AM

• 7 AM

• 8 AM

How long was the lunch break given to children working in factories?

• 20 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 40 minutes

• 50 minutes

What was the main reason many women and children were employed in the mining industry during the Industrial Revolution?

• They were the cheapest source of labor

• They were more skilled

• They were stronger

• They had more experience

What time did William Cooper's day end after an exhausting 16-hour shift at work?

• 6 PM

• 7 PM

• 8 PM

• 9 PM

What did children often do to stay awake during the afternoon or evening hours?

• Took short naps

• Drank coffee

• Were whipped by adult overseers

• Ate snacks

What was one of the main causes of the shift from rural areas to cities in Europe after 1800?

• The discovery of new agricultural techniques

• The growth of the factory system

• The decline of the aristocracy

• The increase in rural population

Between 1800 and 1850, how did the number of European cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants change?

• It decreased from 47 to 22

• It remained the same

• It rose from 22 to 47

• It doubled

Which English city had the highest population in 1891 according to the table?

• Birmingham

• Leeds

• Liverpool

• Manchester