The Making of the Industrial Age by Kathy Furgang

What is the central idea of "The Making of the Industrial Age"?

• The development of early technology

• The rise of factories and machines during the Industrial Revolution

• The invention of steam-powered engines

• The creation of modern cities and towns

Which of the following was a major invention during the Industrial Age?

• The electric car

• The steam engine

• The airplane

• The computer

What was a key result of the Industrial Revolution?

• People began moving to rural areas for farming jobs

• There were fewer job opportunities for workers

• More people started working in factories instead of farms

• Transportation became less important

Which detail supports the idea that the Industrial Revolution changed how people lived?

• New machines allowed for faster production in factories

• People worked fewer hours each day

• Everyone started working from home

• The steam engine was invented

What was one effect of the steam engine on transportation?

• It made traveling by water impossible

• It helped ships travel faster and carry more cargo

• It allowed cars to be driven on highways

• It limited the movement of goods across the country

What does the word 'industrial' mean in the context of the Industrial Age?

• Related to farming and agriculture

• Related to factories and mass production

• Related to nature and the environment

• Related to new technology in communication

How did the invention of the steam engine impact people's lives during the Industrial Revolution?

• It made life slower and more difficult

• It improved transportation and helped goods travel faster

• It led to the end of factories

• It encouraged people to move to the countryside

Which of the following describes how factories were different from farms during the Industrial Age?

• Factories used animals to do most of the work

• Factories had more workers and machines doing the work

• Farms used steam engines to grow crops

• Farms had factories inside them to make goods

Which sentence best explains the significance of the Industrial Revolution?

• It helped create a new way of producing goods quickly and in large amounts

• It made cities smaller and less crowded

• It led to the invention of the telephone

• It brought back traditional farming practices

What was one challenge faced by workers in factories during the Industrial Age?

• They worked in very safe conditions

• The work hours were short and flexible

• Many workers, including children, had to work long hours in unsafe conditions

• The machines were too expensive to use