Industrial Revolution Quiz

In which country did the (First) Industrial Revolution begin?

• England

• United States
• Germany
• France

Which of the following was used to power the First Industrial Revolution?

• Wind power (turbines)
• Water power (hydropower)
• Solar power (photovoltaics)
• Steam power (coal)

Which of the following replaced iron as the material used for manufacturing during the Second Industrial Revolution?

• Aluminum
• Copper
• Steel
• Lead

Which industry was the first to be changed by industrialization? 

• Mining industry
• Agricultural industry
• Automobile industry
• Textile industry

Which country became the leading industrial nation during the Second Industrial Revolution?

• Germany
• France
• Japan
• United States

New technologies in the steel industry in the late 1800s led to increased productivity in which industry?

• Textile industry
• Automobile industry
• Agriculture industry
• Construction industry

Collective bargaining is the

• practice used by employers to fine large groups of workers.

• practice used by employers to get the cheapest labor possible.

• idea that workers working in groups are more productive in the workplace.

• idea that workers acting together have a greater chance of success in negotiating with management.

What is a legal arrangement grouping together many companies under one board of directors? 

• Joint venture
• Parent company
• Trust

• Patent

What is an organization of workers formed to protect the rights and interests of its members?

• Collective
• Union
• Federation
• Association

What is a business owned by shareholders who bought stock?

• Corporation
• Partnership
• Limited Liability Company
• Private Company