Industrialization Unit Test

What was one of the primary driving forces behind the industrialization of the 1700s and 1800s?

• The discovery of electricity
• The invention of the steam engine
• The fall of the Roman Empire
• The rise of the internet

How did industrialization contribute to urbanization?

• By decreasing job opportunities in cities
• By increasing agricultural jobs
• By creating more factory jobs in urban areas
• By reducing the need for transportation

What was a negative social impact of industrialization?

• Improved living conditions
• Increased child labor
• Decreased pollution
• Higher wages for all workers

Which of the following was a common government response to issues created by industrialization?

• Ignoring labor strikes
• Implementing labor laws
• Reducing taxes on factories
• Encouraging more child labor

How did the Industrial Revolution affect migration patterns?

• It decreased migration to urban areas
• It increased inter/intra regional migration
• It caused people to move back to rural areas
• It had no effect on migration

Why did proximity to resources like coal and iron lead to population growth in certain areas?

• These resources were not valuable
• They were essential for industrial production
• They were used for farming
• They were only used for building houses

What environmental issue was a direct result of industrialization?

• Decreased air pollution
• Increased water pollution
• Improved soil quality
• Reduced noise pollution

How did wealth impact living conditions during the Industrial Revolution?

• Wealthy individuals lived in crowded tenements
• Poor individuals lived in luxurious homes
• Wealthy individuals had better living conditions
• Wealth had no impact on living conditions

What was a significant economic effect of early industrialization in Europe and North America?

• Decrease in production efficiency
• Increase in goods production
• Decline in factory jobs
• Reduction in trade

How did industrialization impact the political landscape of the time?

• It led to the rise of monarchies
• It strengthened the feudal system
• It contributed to the rise of capitalism
• It had no political impact