Industrial Revolution Social Changes

The video discusses the consequences of the Industrial Revolution, highlighting the rise of the middle class, urbanization, and the challenges faced by the working class. It explores responses like the Luddites and child labor issues. The video also covers economic theories such as capitalism, socialism, and communism, and concludes with reform laws and social changes that occurred during this period.

What new social class emerged as a result of the Industrial Revolution?

• Middle Class

• Proletariat

• Peasantry

• Nobility

Which group faced poor working conditions and long hours during the Industrial Revolution?

• Bourgeoisie

• Proletariat

• Nobility

• Merchants

What term describes the movement of people to cities during the Industrial Revolution?

• Colonization

• Globalization

• Urbanization

• Industrialization

Who were the Luddites?

• Factory owners

• Government officials

• Machine breakers

• Union leaders

Which ideology advocates for minimal government intervention in economic affairs?

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Socialism

Who is associated with the creation of communism?

• Karl Marx

• John Stuart Mill

• Robert Owen

• Adam Smith

What was the primary goal of socialism during the Industrial Revolution?

• To promote free market policies

• To increase wealth for the rich

• To abolish all forms of government

• To create equality among people

What was one of the key reforms introduced to improve working conditions?

• Abolition of taxes

• Formation of unions

• Increase in working hours

• Introduction of child labor

Which country introduced universal health care in the early 1900s?

• United States

• Great Britain

• France

• Germany

Who played a significant role in abolishing slavery in British colonies during the Industrial Revolution?

• Robert Owen

• Adam Smith

• Karl Marx

• William Wilberforce