Industrial and Agricultural Revolution Quiz

When did the Industrial Revolution begin in England?

• Early 1600s

• Late 1700s

• Mid 1800s

• Early 1900s

What was a key factor that contributed to the Industrial Revolution in England?

• Lack of resources

• Supportive government

• Isolation from other countries

• Decline in technology

Who wrote "The Wealth of Nations" and argued for free markets?

• Karl Marx

• Adam Smith

• John Maynard Keynes

• David Ricardo

What did inventors in England develop to make work faster and cheaper?

• Manual tools

• Machines

• Handcrafted goods

• Artisanal products

Who improved the steam engine, making it more efficient?

• Thomas Edison

• James Watt

• Nikola Tesla

• Alexander Graham Bell

What were coal and iron used for during the Industrial Revolution?

• Building houses

• Making textiles

• Powering machines and building tools

• Creating art

What did England's empire provide access to?

• Local resources

• Imported raw materials

• Advanced technology

• Skilled labor

What role did banks play in England's industrial growth?

• They discouraged investments

• They provided loans to build factories

• They only supported agriculture

• They focused on foreign investments

What helped investors raise money for industrial growth?

• The Royal Bank

• The London Stock Exchange

• The National Treasury

• The Industrial Fund

What did the Agricultural Revolution make more productive, setting the stage for industrial growth?

• Textile production

• Farming

• Steel manufacturing

• Shipbuilding