Industrial Revolution

What marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?

• Shift from handmade goods to machine-produced items

• Invention of the steam engine

• Rise of the factory system

• Urbanization

Which invention allowed factories to be built away from water sources?

• Steam engine

• Electric generator

• Water wheel

• Wind turbine

What was a significant social change during the Industrial Revolution?

• Urbanization

• Decline in factory jobs

• Decrease in population

• Return to agricultural work

What was one of the main materials produced more efficiently due to the steam engine?

• Textiles

• Wood

• Plastic

• Glass

What was a common issue in rapidly growing cities during the Industrial Revolution?

• Overcrowded living conditions

• Abundant green spaces

• Low demand for factory workers

• Excessive sanitation