Review: The Industrial Revolution

What was a major factor that contributed to the start of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

• Agricultural surplus

• Political stability

• Access to coal and iron

• All of the above

Which invention is credited with revolutionizing the textile industry?

• Spinning Jenny

• Steam Engine

• Power Loom

• Cotton Gin

What is the significance of the steam engine?

• It improved textile production.

• It was essential for transportation and manufacturing.

• It replaced human labor in agriculture.

• It generated electricity.

Which of the following was a consequence of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decreased population density

• Improved living conditions

• Increased pollution

• Decreased factory jobs

What was the primary source of energy during the early Industrial Revolution?

• Wind power

• Water power

• Coal

• Solar energy

Which social class emerged as a result of the Industrial Revolution?

• Aristocracy

• Middle class

• Peasantry

• Nobility

What was the Factory Act of 1833 designed to do?

• Increase factory output

• Regulate child labor

• Promote free trade

• Lower taxes on factories

Which country was the first to industrialize?

• France

• Germany

• Britain

• United States

Who developed the concept of capitalism during the Industrial Revolution?

• Karl Marx

• Adam Smith

• John Stuart Mill

• Thomas Malthus

What did the term 'Luddite' refer to during the Industrial Revolution?

• A) A type of factory

• B) A movement against technological change

• C) A social class

• D) A new invention