Industrial Revolution Key Concepts

The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain in the 1780s, driven by the agricultural revolution, which increased food supply and reduced costs. This led to a rise in domestic markets and demand for manufactured goods. The enclosure movement forced many peasants to towns, providing labor for factories. Britain's natural resources and capital facilitated industrial growth, particularly in the cotton industry, which transitioned from cottage to factory production. Key inventions like the steam engine revolutionized manufacturing. The revolution reshaped social classes, creating industrial middle and working classes. It expanded globally, improving transportation and shaping the modern world.

What was one of the major causes of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?

• The discovery of oil

• The rise of the internet

• The Agricultural Revolution

• The invention of the airplane

What was a consequence of the Enclosure Movement in Britain?

• Decrease in urban labor supply

• Rise in agricultural jobs

• Increased rural population

• Peasants moving to towns

What was the role of natural resources in Britain's industrial growth?

• They provided water power and transportation

• They were exported to other countries

• They were not significant

• They were only used for agriculture

Which industry saw significant transformation during the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

• Steel industry

• Cotton industry

• Automobile industry

• Telecommunications industry

What was the primary product of the British cotton industry during the Industrial Revolution?

• Linen

• Wool

• Silk

• Cotton cloth

What was the impact of steam power on industrial machines?

• It allowed machines to operate without manpower

• It eliminated the need for human labor

• It increased the cost of production

• It made machines slower

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

• Peasantry

• Feudal lords

• Industrial middle class

• Nobility

What was a key invention that allowed factories to operate more efficiently?

• The electric motor

• The internal combustion engine

• The steam engine

• The telegraph

Which countries did the Industrial Revolution spread to after Britain?

• Russia and Canada

• China and Japan

• India and Brazil

• Belgium, France, United States, and German states

How did the Industrial Revolution affect transportation systems in other countries?

• It improved transportation systems and led to the implementation of railroads

• It had no impact on transportation

• It led to the decline of railroads

• It made transportation more expensive