Industrial Revolution: Life and Work

Which statement about the early years of the Industrial Revolution is true?

• Children were not allowed to work in the mines during the Industrial Revolution

• Work conditions improved quickly

• There were no labor laws that prevented children from working

• Children were allowed to work but they were treated fairly.

This picture shows which problem of the factory system in Great Britain? Choose the BEST answer.

• Unsafe working conditions

• Unfair wages for women

• Urbanisation

• Child Labour

What is the best description of the work done in factories?

• Short and easy

• Long and repetitive

• Variety of different tasks

• None of the above

What is NOT an accurate statement about the living conditions in cities during the early years of the Industrial Revolution?

• Workers lived in tenements, which were overcrowded apartments.

• Most city residents had access to clean water and indoor plumbing (toilets).

• People died from many diseases.

• Fires were a constant worry in the cramped conditions.

Which of the following was NOT true of poor urban neighborhoods?

• They were filled with overcrowded tenements.

• The living conditions were dirty and squalid.

• Most urbanites lived in factory-owned apartments.

• The incidence of diseases was increasing.

What was a common age for children to start working during the Industrial Revolution?

• 6 years old

• 12 years old

• 15 years old

• 18 years old

Which of the following best describes the working conditions in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

• Safe and well-ventilated

• Dangerous and poorly lit

• Comfortable and spacious

• Modern and clean

What was a major challenge faced by people living in urban areas during the Industrial Revolution?

• Abundance of green spaces

• Overcrowding and pollution

• Lack of job opportunities

• Excessive public transport

How did industrialisation impact public health during the Industrial Revolution?

• Improved overall health

• Increased life expectancy

• Widespread disease and poor health

• Decreased pollution levels

What was a common issue with housing during the Industrial Revolution?

• Spacious and affordable

• Overcrowded and unsanitary

• Luxurious and modern

• Environmentally friendly