Causes of the Industrial Revolution

Which invention is most closely associated with the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?

• The printing press

• The steam engine

• The telephone

• The airplane

In which country did the Industrial Revolution first begin?

• France

• Germany

• United States

• Great Britain

Which industry was the first to be transformed by industrialization?

• Textile

• Automobile

• Steel

• Chemical

What was a key source of power during the early Industrial Revolution?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Steam power

• Nuclear power

Which agricultural change contributed to the Industrial Revolution?

• The Green Revolution

• The Enclosure Movement

• The Dust Bowl

• The Columbian Exchange

Which of the following is a natural resource that helped fuel the Industrial Revolution?

• Gold

• Coal

• Silver

• Diamonds

Which transportation innovation was important during the Industrial Revolution?

• Airplane

• Steam locomotive

• Bicycle

• Spaceship

Which inventor improved the steam engine, making it more efficient for industrial use?

• Thomas Edison

• James Watt

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Eli Whitney

Which economic system became more prominent as a result of the Industrial Revolution?

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Mercantilism

Which factor contributed to the growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution?

• Increased rural population

• Urbanization

• Decreased trade

• Decline in manufacturing