The Impact of the Industrial Revolution on Society and Economy

The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain in the 1700s, introducing machines to replace hand production. It significantly altered society and individual roles, similar to the impact of war. Textile production was one of the first industries to be mechanized, with inventions like the spinning jenny and power loom. The revolution spread to the United States, with key figures like Samuel Slater and Francis Cabot Lowell establishing early factories. This era led to urbanization, as people moved to cities for factory jobs, changing the economic landscape and reducing individual control over work life.

What was a significant change brought about by the Industrial Revolution in the 1700s?

• The invention of the internet

• The shift from handmade to machine-made goods

• The discovery of electricity

• The development of the steam engine

Which of the following was one of the first items to be produced in factories?

• Automobiles

• Cloth

• Furniture

• Books

Who brought the first spinning machine to the United States?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Samuel Slater

• Eli Whitney

• Thomas Edison

What was the significance of Francis Cabot Lowell's contribution to the Industrial Revolution in the United States?

• He invented the steam engine

• He opened the first full-scale textile factory

• He developed the telegraph

• He discovered electricity

How did the Industrial Revolution affect urban development?

• It resulted in the destruction of cities

• It caused cities to develop and grow quickly

• It led to the decline of cities

• It had no impact on urban areas

What was one effect of the factory system on workers' lives?

• Workers had more control over their work hours

• Workers set their own pay scales

• Workers had less control over their lives

• Workers worked from home

What was a major societal change caused by the Industrial Revolution?

• A return to agricultural lifestyles

• A shift to factory-based production

• An increase in handmade goods

• A decrease in consumer goods