Beginning of Industrialisation

What was the Industrial Revolution?

• • The increase in hand-made production in the 18th century

• • The great increase in production that began in England during the 18th century

• • The development of new farming techniques in the 19th century

• • The rise of agriculture as the main industry in England

Before the Industrial Revolution, how were most goods produced?

• By hand

• By machines

• • By using steam engines

• By factories

What was one result of the large landowners buying land in Britain in the early 1700s?

• • Small farmers gained more land

• • Many poor farmers became tenant farmers or moved to cities

• • There was a decrease in agricultural production

• • Poor farmers bought more land to compete with landowners

How did the movement of people to cities contribute to the Industrial Revolution?

• • It increased agricultural production

• • It led to the decline of factory jobs

• • It provided a workforce for factories

• • It caused a decrease in the demand for machine-made goods

What is industrialization?

• • The process of developing hand-made goods

• • The process of developing machine production of goods

• • The movement of people from rural to urban areas

• • The increase in agricultural production

Which of the following was a reason why Britain was the first country to industrialize?

• • It had a warm climate suitable for agriculture

• • It had all the factors of production needed to industrialize (labor, resources, capital (money), entrepreneurship (innovative ideas)

• • It focused solely on agricultural production

• • It had limited access to capital (wealth)

Which industry was the first to be transformed by the Industrial Revolution?

• • The steel industry

• • The textile industry

• • The car industry

• • The transportation industry

What invention did Richard Arkwright create in 1769?

• • The steam engine

• • The water frame

• • The power loom

• • The spinning mule

Why were factories built near rivers during the early Industrial Revolution?

• • To transport goods more easily

• • To use water power to run the machines

• • Because rivers provided drinking water for workers

• • To cool down the machines during production

What role did railroads play in the Industrial Revolution?

• • They decreased job opportunities in Britain

• • They helped move goods to market faster and created new jobs

• • They made transportation more expensive for business owners

• • They were only used for royal travel