Unit 8 Quizizz

What was a major effect of the Industrial Revolution?

• A return to handcrafted goods

• A decline in global trade

• A decrease in factory jobs

• A shift from rural to urban living

What invention helped transition textile production from homes to factories?

• The telegraph

• The printing press

• The spinning jenny

• The steam engine

How did railroads contribute to industrial growth?

• They encouraged a return to agrarian lifestyles

• They eliminated the need for coal-powered factories

• They allowed faster transportation of goods and people

• They led to a decrease in urban populations

What problem did many industrial cities face in the 19th century?

• A lack of available factory jobs for workers

• Strict government regulations on factory labor

• Decreasing population due to improved rural life

• Overcrowding, pollution, and poor sanitation

What best describes factory working conditions during the Industrial Revolution?

• Workers could set their own schedules and wages

• Strict labor laws protected workers from harm

• Long hours, low wages, and dangerous environments

• Safe, well-lit, and fair wages for workers

Which group benefited the most from early mass production?

• Colonies that relied on agricultural exports

• Rural farmers producing handmade goods

• Factory owners and the middle class

• Skilled artisans working in small shops

How did industrialization lead to political reforms?

• Industrialization eliminated the need for political leadership

• The growing middle class demanded more political rights

• Monarchies gained more power due to industrial wealth

• Factory workers sought to abolish all forms of government

What economic idea did Adam Smith promote in The Wealth of Nations?

• Government-controlled industries

• Equal distribution of wealth by the government

• The elimination of private property

• Free markets driven by competition

How did socialism differ from capitalism?

• Socialism relied on factory owners to control production

• Socialism encouraged private competition with no regulations

• Socialism opposed all forms of industrial progress

• Socialism promoted government control of major industries

What was a major motivation behind European imperialism in Africa?

• The rejection of nationalism in European countries

• The need for raw materials to fuel industrial economies

• The desire to promote African political independence

• The belief that African nations should control European markets