Industrial Revolution Key Concepts

The video explores the Industrial Revolution, highlighting its transition from a handicraft economy to industrial manufacturing. It covers technological innovations like the steam engine, the rise of the factory system, and the impact on labor, including child labor. The revolution's influence on energy sources, transport, trade, urbanization, and social reforms is discussed. The video concludes by drawing parallels to the current technological revolution.

What was the primary shift in the economy during the Industrial Revolution?

• From digital technology to agriculture

• From trade to agriculture

• From handicraft to machine-based manufacturing

• From agriculture to digital technology

What system did traders use during the Industrial Revolution to distribute materials for production?

• Digital distribution system

• Assembly line system

• Barter system

• Putting-out system

Which invention by James Watt was crucial to the Industrial Revolution?

• The electric motor

• The steam engine

• The internal combustion engine

• The telegraph

Which energy sources began to replace coal and steam during the Industrial Revolution?

• Nuclear and geothermal energy

• Biomass and tidal energy

• Wind and solar energy

• Petroleum and hydroelectricity

What was a significant impact of the transport revolution during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in urban population

• Increase in manual labor jobs

• Boost in the shipping industry

• Decline in factory production

Who was responsible for the invention of the locomotive during the Industrial Revolution?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Nikola Tesla

• George Stephenson

• Thomas Edison

What was a major consequence of the Industrial Revolution on global trade?

• Increase in global trade and distribution

• Decrease in manufactured goods

• Decline in transportation methods

• Isolation of countries from trade

What was one of the major social challenges during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in global trade

• Child labor in factories

• Lack of technological advancements

• Overpopulation in rural areas

What was a common feature of urban areas during the Industrial Revolution?

• Abundant green spaces and parks

• Cramped housing with poor sanitation

• Spacious housing with modern amenities

• Low population density

What was the role of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution?

• To promote child labor

• To fight for workers' rights and better conditions

• To increase factory production

• To support aristocrats