Industrial Revolution and Its Impacts

The video explores the spread of the Industrial Revolution from Europe to the USA and other parts of the world. It highlights the differences in industrialization between Great Britain and the USA, focusing on the USA's vast land and resources. The rise of corporations and the stock market is discussed, along with the slower industrialization in continental Europe due to political and geographical challenges. The video also examines the global impact of industrialization, including the widening gap between industrialized and non-industrialized nations, and the shift from mercantilism to imperialism.

What was the primary industry that initiated the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?

• Textile

• Electronics

• Steel

• Automobile

Which state in the USA saw the opening of the first factory?

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

• New York

• Rhode Island

What major infrastructure project connected the East and West coasts of the USA during the Industrial Revolution?

• Panama Canal

• Transcontinental Railroad

• Interstate Highway System

• Mississippi River Bridge

What is a corporation?

• A non-profit organization

• A type of government

• A small family-owned business

• A business that sells stock

Which country was the first in continental Europe to industrialize?

• Belgium

• Italy

• France

• Germany

What was a significant factor that slowed down industrialization in continental Europe?

• Lack of natural resources

• Cultural resistance

• Political instability

• Geographical challenges

Which country became an industrial military giant by the late 1800s?

• France

• Germany

• Spain

• Italy

What was one of the global impacts of the Industrial Revolution?

• Global peace

• End of colonialism

• Rise of imperialism

• Decrease in global trade

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the technological gap between Europe and other regions?

• It narrowed the gap

• It had no effect

• It eliminated the gap

• It widened the gap

What was a common struggle for ordinary people in Europe and the USA during the Industrial Revolution?

• High wages

• Poor living conditions

• Abundance of resources

• Lack of employment