Industrial Revolution

The video explores the Industrial Revolution, highlighting its origins in Great Britain and its spread to Western Europe and the United States. It discusses technological advancements like the steam engine, which transformed industries and led to the factory system. The revolution caused urbanization, with people moving to cities for work, often facing poor living and working conditions. Factories contributed to pollution, but over time, conditions improved. The video concludes by prompting viewers to consider the parallels between the Industrial Revolution and the modern internet revolution.

What was one of the key technological advancements during the Industrial Revolution?

• The discovery of electricity

• The creation of the internet

• The invention of the light bulb

• The development of the steam engine

Which industries were significantly transformed by the introduction of steam power?

• Agriculture and fishing

• Textiles and manufacturing

• Education and healthcare

• Banking and finance

What was a major consequence of the factory system and assembly line?

• Rise of modern cities

• Decline in industrial production

• Decrease in urban population

• Improved rural living conditions

What were the working conditions like in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

• Flexible and well-paid

• Poor and unsafe

• Short working hours

• Safe and comfortable

How did the Industrial Revolution ultimately affect society?

• It led to a decline in technology

• It had no lasting impact

• It permanently changed how we live and work

• It only affected Great Britain