Unit 3: Industrial Revolution Review

Where and when did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• Early 1500s, Spain

• Mid 1700s, Great Britain

• Late 1700s, United States

• Mid 1800s, France

What was one major effect of England’s natural resources during the Industrial Revolution?

• People emigrated from England due to pollution.

• Industrial cities grew significantly.

• England’s government discouraged industrialization.

• Trade in England declined.

Which of the following contributed to the growth of industrial cities in England?

• The British government provided housing to factory workers.

• Innovations in coal-powered technology-fueled factories.

• Farmers moved to cities for higher agricultural wages.

• The nobility encouraged workers to stay in rural areas.

What was a consequence of the rapid industrial growth shown in England?

• Cities became less populated.

• Overcrowding and pollution increased.

• Agricultural employment rose.

• England began a war with France.

How did social classes change during the Industrial Revolution?

• Social class divisions increased.

• Class divisions became irrelevant.

• Social classes disappeared.

• All citizens held similar social status.

Before industrialization, what were common power sources for farming?

• Primarily steam engines

• Solar and wind energy

• Human and animal labor

• Fossil fuels

How did industrialization impact cities in the 18th and 19th centuries?

• Cities shrank as pollution increased.

• Cities expanded as people moved in for factory work.

• Families chose rural areas over cities.

• Cities became less crowded.

What invention increased coal production in 18th-century Great Britain?

• The factory assembly line

• The steam engine

• The printing press

• The windmill

How did the Scientific Revolution influence the Industrial Revolution?

• It provided new ways to understand nature, leading to technological advances.

• It followed the Industrial Revolution, introducing new economic ideas.

• It hindered the development of industrial machinery.

• It encouraged a shift away from science and technology.

In what way did industrialization contribute to imperialism?

• By promoting independence in colonies

• By creating a need for more resources and labor

• By ending the colonial system in Africa and Asia

• By limiting European interest in overseas trade