Consequences of the Industrial Revolution

Why did people move from rural areas to cities during the Industrial Revolution?

• People wanted to live in bigger houses.

• People wanted to go to school in the city.

• People moved to cities in search of work in factories.

• People wanted to live near their families.

What were some problems with living conditions in early industrial cities?

• Cities had no parks and dirty air.

• Cities were very loud and crowded.

• Housing was often overcrowded, unsanitary, and lacked basic amenities.

• Everyone in the city was poor and sick.

How did the Industrial Revolution change social class structures?

• Everyone became rich.

• Everyone became poor.

• A new working class of factory laborers emerged, alongside a growing middle class.

• Social classes stayed exactly the same.

How did the Industrial Revolution change the way people spent their free time?

• People worked all the time and had no free time.

• People went back to farming in their free time.

• People in cities adopted new forms of entertainment like music halls and theaters.

• People spent all their free time at home.

What is consumerism, and how did it emerge during this time?

• Consumerism is the idea of saving all your money, and it emerged because things were expensive.

• Consumerism is the idea of sharing everything you own, and it emerged because people were generous.

• Consumerism is the idea of buying and using goods, and it emerged due to mass production making goods more affordable.

• Consumerism is the idea of making everything yourself, and it emerged because factories closed down.

How did improved transportation impact travel and culture?

• People stopped traveling.

• Cultures became more isolated.

• Improved transportation allowed for greater travel, tourism, and cultural exchange.

• Travel became more dangerous.

How were goods made before the Industrial Revolution?

• Goods were made in large factories.

• Goods were imported from other countries.

• Goods were made by hand in homes or small workshops.

• Goods were made by machines in big cities.

What were some key inventions that changed manufacturing?

• The light bulb and the telephone.

• The airplane and the automobile.

• The spinning jenny and power loom revolutionized manufacturing.

• The printing press and the compass.

What were some negative consequences of mass production?

• Everyone became unemployed.

• Skilled craftspeople thrived and became wealthy.

• Factory work was often grueling and dangerous for both adults and children.

• Resources were depleted and the environment was damaged.

How did steam power revolutionize transportation?

• Steam power made horses stronger.

• Steam power made roads smoother.

• Steam-powered trains and ships allowed for faster and more efficient travel.

• Steam power did not change transportation.