The Industrial Revolution

What was the Industrial Revolution?

• A transition from hand-made goods to mass production using steam and water power

• A period of agricultural development

• A time when electricity was first used in factories

• A movement to create small cottage industries

What marked a major turning point in history during the Industrial Revolution?

• The invention of the computer

• The use of steam and water power in factories

• The discovery of electricity

• The development of the internet

What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on daily life?

• Minimal impact

• Influenced almost every aspect

• Only affected the wealthy

• Limited to rural areas

Who improved the steam engine design in 1776?

• Thomas Newcomen

• James Watt

• Henry Bessemer

• George Stephenson

Which industry benefited from Henry Bessemer's innovations?

• Textile

• Steel making

• Agriculture

• Shipbuilding

What did the steam engine power besides factories?

• Automobiles

• Airplanes

• Steamships and locomotives

• Bicycles

What role did labor play in the Industrial Revolution in England?

• It was not needed

• It was a small part

• It represented a large workforce

• It was only for skilled workers

What was the last major political upheaval in England before the Industrial Revolution?

• The French Revolution

• The American Revolution

• The Glorious Revolution

• The Russian Revolution

What was the population growth in England between 1550 and 1820?

• 50%

• 100%

• 280%

• 500%

What did England's well-developed banking system allow during the Industrial Revolution?

• Isolation from other countries

• Loans to invest in industries

• Only agricultural investments

• No financial support