Causes of the Industrial Revolution Quiz

What was a significant cause of the Industrial Revolution?

• Urbanization

• The Agricultural Revolution

• The Enclosure Movement

• Mass Production

The Cottage Industry is best described as:

• A system where goods are made in factories.

• Families producing goods at home for profit.

• The practice of assembling products on an assembly line.

• Mass production of textiles in mills.

What natural resource powered many early factories during the Industrial Revolution?

• Wood

• Oil

• Coal

• Gas

What was a result of the Enclosure Movement?

• Farmland became common land for all people.

• Farmers moved to cities to find work.

• Factory workers refused to work until their demands were met.

• Trade unions were established to negotiate wages.

What is urbanization?

• The movement of people from rural areas to cities.

• The restriction of farmland to landowners.

• The use of assembly lines in factories.

• The increase of agricultural production.

What is one key difference between the Cottage Industry and the Factory System?

• The Cottage Industry relied on unskilled labor, while the Factory System required specialized skills.

• The Cottage Industry produced goods at home, while the Factory System used centralized locations with machines.

• The Cottage Industry used assembly lines, while the Factory System focused on handcrafting goods.

• The Cottage Industry was based in cities, while the Factory System was based in rural areas.

What was one effect of the Agricultural Revolution on the population?

• It decreased because of food shortages.

• It increased due to a greater food supply.

• It remained stable due to poor farming methods.

• It decreased because of urbanization.

What role did rivers play in the Industrial Revolution?

• They provided drinking water for factory workers.

• They powered machines and helped transport goods.

• They were used for recreational activities by factory owners.

• They limited the growth of industrial cities.

What invention during the Agricultural Revolution significantly increased food production?

• The Assembly Line

• The Seed Drill

• The Steam Engine

• The Spinning Jenny

Why did the Industrial Revolution first begin in England? Explain your answer in at least 3 sentences.