Urbanization and the First Industrial Revolution

Which of the following best describes the term "emigrate" as shown in the diagram?

• To leave a country or region to live somewhere else

• To come to a new country or region to live there

• To travel for business

• To study abroad temporarily

Which city expanded rapidly as both a financial hub and a center for goods?

• London

• Manchester

• Birmingham

• Liverpool

What was one effect of the Enclosure Movement on farmers?

• Many moved to cities looking for work

• They gained more land

• They started new factories

• They became wealthy landowners

How did canals, roads, and railways contribute to urbanization?

• They made it easier for people to travel and goods to be shipped

• They increased the number of farms

• They reduced the need for factories

• They caused cities to shrink

Why was the growth of industrial cities significant in England’s history?

• It was the first time more than half the population lived in cities

• It led to a decline in industry

• It caused people to return to rural areas

• It reduced the number of jobs available

What role did new machines play in urbanization during the First Industrial Revolution?

• They created many jobs in towns and cities

• They made farming easier in rural areas

• They reduced the need for transportation

• They caused cities to become less crowded

Which of the following statements is true about the First Industrial Revolution?

• It changed how people worked, where they lived, and how societies were organized

• It only affected rural areas

• It led to fewer factories being built

• It caused a decrease in transportation improvements

What is one reason cities near ports grew faster during the Industrial Revolution?

• They had better access to shipping and trade

• They had more farmland

• They were farther from factories

• They had fewer transportation options

What was a common living condition for families during the early stages of urbanization in England?

• Spacious homes with gardens

• Small, dark apartments called tenements

• Modern apartments with elevators

• Large country houses

What was a major source of pollution in cities during the Industrial Revolution?

• Solar panels

• Coal-burning factories

• Wind turbines

• Electric cars