The Impact of the Industrial Revolution on Society and Economy

The video discusses the Industrial Revolution's impact on society, including urbanisation, capitalism, and labor unions. It highlights environmental issues like pollution and climate change, the rise of consumerism and international trade, and the role of women in the workforce, leading to the feminist movement.

What was a major societal change brought about by the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in city populations

• Rise of urbanization

• Decline of urban areas

• Increased rural population

What economic system gained prominence during the Industrial Revolution?

• Socialism

• Feudalism

• Communism

• Capitalism

Why were labor unions formed during the Industrial Revolution?

• To reduce urbanization

• To increase government control

• To protect worker rights

• To promote business owners

What industries were crucial to England's wealth during the Industrial Revolution?

• Textile and agriculture

• Coal and iron

• Technology and finance

• Automobile and electronics

What environmental issue began to rise due to the Industrial Revolution?

• Soil erosion

• Deforestation

• Water scarcity

• Air pollution

What term describes the buying and selling of goods that became prevalent during the Industrial Revolution?

• Consumerism

• Monetization

• Bartering

• Industrialization

Which company was known for trading luxury goods from India and China to England?

• British Trading Company

• West India Trading Company

• Global Trade Corporation

• East India Trading Company

What role did women often take on during the Industrial Revolution?

• Political leaders

• Factory and coal mine workers

• Educational reformers

• Military personnel

What movement began as women fought for their rights during the Industrial Revolution?

• Environmental Movement

• Labor Movement

• Feminist Movement

• Civil Rights Movement

What significant right did women begin to gain towards the end of the Industrial Revolution?

• Right to own property

• Right to vote

• Right to equal pay

• Right to free education