Impacts of the Industrial Revolution

Which of the following statements is true about the Industrial Revolution?

• It led to increased rural life

• It resulted in new inventions

• It caused a decline in population

• It worsened hygiene

What was a notable change in working methods during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decline in technology

• New ways of working

• Decrease in inventions

• Isolation of communities

Who improved the former model of the steam engine?

• Thomas Edison

• Nikola Tesla

• James Watt

• Alexander Graham Bell

Which county had a population of 1,000,000–5,999,999 in 1900?

• Norfolk

• West Yorkshire

• Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside

• Devonshire

In 1900, which county had a population of more than 6,000,000?

• Greater London

• West Yorkshire

• Norfolk

• Derbyshire

Why did the first factories need more space?

• To store raw materials

• To accommodate new machines

• To house workers

• To display finished products

What was a key technological advancement in the textile industry?

• Electric lighting

• Series of devices to improve production

• Internal combustion engine

• Telegraph communication

Which industry saw the introduction of the first factories?

• Textile industry

• Steel industry

• Automobile industry

• Chemical industry

What was a major effect of the factory system on society?

• Decrease in pollution

• Growth of the middle class

• Decline in urban areas

• Increase in agricultural jobs

What type of pollution was caused by the factory system?

• Water pollution

• Noise pollution

• Soot and smog

• Light pollution