Beginnings of the Industrial Revolution

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• France

• England

• Germany

• United States

What is another name for the period of the Industrial Revolution that lasted until about the middle 1800s?

• The Second Industrial Revolution

• The Age of Enlightenment

• The First Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

Why is the Industrial Revolution considered a significant period in history? (DoK Level 2)

• It marked the beginning of modern agriculture

• It led to a greatly increased output of machine-made goods, changing economies and societies

• It was the end of the monarchy in England

• It started the use of electricity in homes

Based on the information provided, how might the Industrial Revolution have impacted daily life in England during the middle 1700s to 1800s? (DoK Level 3)

• People relied more on handmade goods

• There was little change in how goods were produced

• Machine-made goods became more common, likely changing work and living conditions

• England became less industrialized

What was the main purpose of creating enclosures during the Agricultural Revolution?

• To experiment with more productive seeding and harvesting methods.

• To build more houses for villagers.

• To prevent animals from escaping.

• To create public parks.

How did the increase in landholdings benefit wealthy landowners during the Agricultural Revolution?

• It enabled them to cultivate larger fields.

• It allowed them to sell land to more farmers.

• It forced them to pay higher taxes.

• It made them abandon farming altogether.

What is the main purpose of crop rotation as described in the material?

• To restore soil nutrients

• To increase the size of crops

• To reduce the amount of water needed

• To make harvesting easier

According to the material, what do scientific farmers have to consider when using their land?

• How to best use their land

• How to sell their crops

• How to build irrigation systems

• How to attract more workers

What is industrialization?

• The process of developing machine production of goods

• The process of growing crops

• The process of building roads

• The process of writing laws

Which of the following natural resources was NOT mentioned as necessary for industrialization in England?

• Water power

• Iron ore

• Gold

• Harbors