Unit 7 Review

Which country was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?

• Germany

• Britain

• United States

• France

What key natural resource helped Britain industrialize?

• Gold

• Silver

• Coal

• Copper

What major economic shift occurred due to industrialization?

• Shift from manufacturing to agriculture

• Shift from agriculture to industrial production

• Shift from feudalism to socialism

• Shift from monarchy to democracy

How did the Enclosure Acts contribute to industrialization?

• Increased agricultural production, making farming more profitable

• Encouraged communal farming to share resources

• Forced small farmers off common lands, leading to urban migration

• Restricted trade with foreign nations

What was the main impact of mechanization on production?

• Slowed production to ensure quality control

• Increased efficiency and output

• Reduced the need for factory workers

• Encouraged businesses to rely on handcrafted goods

What is urbanization?

•  The movement of people from cities to rural areas

• The migration of workers to factories

•  The growth of cities due to industrialization

• The decline of cities due to economic collapse

What caused rapid population shifts to cities in the 19th century?

• Government relocation programs

• Industrial job availability

• The spread of disease in rural areas

• Farming innovations that reduced jobs

Which of the following was a negative effect of urbanization?

• Decreased social tensions

• Overcrowding and poor sanitation

• A decline in industrial jobs

• Fewer social class distinctions

What was a major consequence of factory work on the working class?

• Increased wages and fewer work hours

• More leisure time and improved health

• Long hours, low wages, and poor working conditions

• Encouragement to start their own businesses

Which new social class emerged due to industrialization?

• Urban middle class

• Nobility

• Feudal lords

• Slaves