8.13B Economic Factors of Industrialization Quiz

What was one of the primary economic factors that contributed to the rapid industrialization during the Industrial Revolution?

• The discovery of new continents

• The availability of capital for investment

• The decline of agricultural productivity

• The invention of the printing press

Which natural resource was crucial for powering the early machines of the Industrial Revolution?

• Gold

• Iron

• Coal

• Silver

How did the development of the steam engine contribute to industrialization?

• It increased the demand for agricultural products

• It allowed for faster and more efficient transportation

• It reduced the need for skilled labor

• It led to the discovery of new continents

Which of the following was a significant urbanization trend during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in city populations

• Growth of rural areas

• Rapid expansion of cities

• Decline in factory jobs

What role did the textile industry play in the Industrial Revolution?

• It was the first industry to be industrialized

• It led to the decline of urban areas

• It was unaffected by technological advancements

• It primarily relied on manual labor

Which economic system emerged as a result of the Industrial Revolution?

• Feudalism

• Mercantilism

• Capitalism

• Socialism

What was a common living condition for workers in rapidly urbanizing cities during the Industrial Revolution?

• Spacious and clean housing

• Overcrowded and unsanitary conditions

• Luxurious apartments

• Isolated rural homes

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the labor market?

• It decreased the demand for factory workers

• It increased the demand for skilled artisans

• It created a demand for unskilled factory labor

• It eliminated the need for any labor

Which invention significantly improved communication during the Industrial Revolution?

• The telephone

• The telegraph

• The radio

• The television

What was one effect of the Industrial Revolution on transportation?

• Decreased use of railways

• Increased reliance on horse-drawn carriages

• Expansion of the railway network

• Decline in the shipping industry