The Industrial Revolution

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

Who was very respected and encouraged in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution?

• engineers, inventors

• scientists, teachers

• actors, scientists

What is the term for the development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale?

• Raw Materials

• Mercantilism

• New Imperialism

• Industrialization

What was the result of England being often at war during the Industrial Revolution?

• Life in the country was chaotic

• Life in the country was peaceful

• The economy collapsed

• The population decreased

Who improved the steam engine design in 1776?

• Thomas Newcomen

• James Watt

• Henry Bessemer

• George Stephenson

The Bessemer process was crucial in the development of

• airplanes.

• skyscrapers.

• the telegraph system.

• refrigerated railroad cars.

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

• 50%

• 100%

• 280%

• 500%

What ended as a result of the First Industrial Revolution?

• Cottage Industry

• Factories

• Agriculture

• Communism

• Mercantilism

During the Industrial Revolution, life changed in what basic way?

• people migrated from villages to work on large farms

• people began selling their goods instead of trading them

• people learned to use machines to make their own clothes

• people migrated from rural areas to cities

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