Unit 2 Review Questions

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• France

• The United States

• Germany

• England

What natural resource was most important for early industrialization in England?

• Oil

• Coal

• Gold

• Timber

Which invention was crucial to the start of the Industrial Revolution?

• The printing press

• The water frame

• The airplane

• The electric light bulb

Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in England?

• England had a large population and access to natural resources.

• England had the strongest monarchy in Europe.

• England had no competition from other nations.

• England was geographically isolated from the rest of Europe.

Who developed the first efficient steam engine?

• Eli Whitney

• James Watt

• Thomas Edison

• Richard Arkwright

How did access to capital contribute to the start of the Industrial Revolution in England?

• It allowed governments to fund public schools.

• It helped businesses invest in new machines and factories.

• It reduced taxes on agricultural goods.

• It prevented competition with other countries.

What was one geographic advantage England had during the Industrial Revolution?

• It was located near the Arctic Circle.

• It had a large network of rivers for transportation.

• It was far away from its competitors.

• It had limited natural resources, forcing innovation.

How did entrepreneurship contribute to the Industrial Revolution?

• Business leaders invested in new inventions and industries.

• Entrepreneurs focused on maintaining traditional farming practices.

• Entrepreneurs refused to take risks on new technologies.

• Business leaders avoided competition to maintain stability.

What pattern of diffusion did the Industrial Revolution follow?

• It spread slowly across rural areas before reaching cities.

• It began in England and spread to other parts of Europe and North America.

• It remained confined to England for over a century.

• It spread evenly across all continents at the same time.

Why was England’s labor force important to the Industrial Revolution?

• There was an oversupply of skilled artisans in England.

• The enclosure movement pushed people into cities to work in factories.

• English workers had more rights than those in other countries.

• Workers in England were paid higher wages than elsewhere.