Industrial Revolution Secret Message Worksheet

When did the Industrial Revolution occur?

• 14th–15th centuries

• 20th century

• 18th–19th centuries

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• France

• United States

• Great Britain

What major shift happened during the Industrial Revolution?

• From factories to home workshops

• From urban to rural living

• From farms to large factories and cities

Which industry saw huge changes early in the Industrial Revolution?

• Automobile

• Textile (cloth)

• Shipbuilding

Which three inventions are noted as starting the Industrial Revolution in England?

• Telegraph, telephone, airplane

• Steam engine, powered loom, steel-making furnace

• Printing press, compass, telescope

The First Industrial Revolution dates roughly from:

• A. 1870–1914

• B. 1900–1950

• C. 1760–1840

The Second Industrial Revolution occurred between:

• 1800–1850

• 1870–1914

• 1760–1840

Which fuel sources powered early steam engines?

• Coal and petroleum

• Solar and wind

• Natural gas only

Which invention separated cotton fibers from seeds in 1793?

• Power loom

• Cotton gin (Eli Whitney)

• Spinning jenny

How much cotton could be produced per day with Whitney’s cotton gin?

• 10 lbs

• 55 lbs

• 200 lbs