Causes and Consequences of the Industrial Revolution in Agriculture and Technology

The video explores the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution, focusing on technological advancements in agriculture, population growth, and the factors of production. It highlights the role of inventions like the seed drill and steam engine in transforming farming and textile industries. The video also discusses England's early industrialization due to its resources and stable government, leading to urban migration as technology replaced farm labor.

What was one of the main causes of the Industrial Revolution?

• Reduction in urban migration

• Decline in population

• Decrease in agricultural production

• Advancements in technology

Who invented the seed drill, a key advancement in farming technology?

• Richard Arkwright

• Eli Whitney

• Jethro Tull

• James Watt

What was a direct result of improved farming techniques during the Industrial Revolution?

• Higher food prices

• Increase in population growth

• Decrease in food production

• Reduction in livestock breeding

Which of the following is NOT a factor of production?

• Labor

• Technology

• Land

• Capital

Why was England able to industrialize first?

• Lack of natural resources

• Strong economy and stable government

• Small population

• Absence of colonies

What was the main problem with textile production before the Industrial Revolution?

• It was too fast

• It was too cheap

• It relied on slow human labor

• It used too much water

Which invention doubled the work of the weaver in the textile industry?

• Spinning jenny

• Flying shuttle

• Steam engine

• Water frame

What was the primary power source for the steam engine?

• Water

• Wind

• Coal

• Electricity

How did the steam engine impact transportation?

• It reduced the demand for coal

• It made transportation more expensive

• It allowed goods to be transported faster and cheaper

• It slowed down the movement of goods

What was a consequence of technological advancements in agriculture?

• Mass migration to urban areas

• Higher food prices

• Increased need for farm workers

• Decrease in food production