Industrial Revolution

What is the central paradox of the Industrial Revolution discussed in the introduction?

• Why it ended abruptly

• How it created both innovation and misery

• Why it started in Britain

• How it led to urbanization

What was the key idea that revolutionized production during the Industrial Revolution?

• The invention of electricity

• The concept of mass production

• The rise of agriculture

• The discovery of new continents

Which invention played a major role in the Industrial Revolution's progress?

• The steam engine

• The printing press

• The telephone

• The airplane

What was one major consequence of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?

• A decline in population

• Overcrowded and unsanitary cities

• A decrease in factory jobs

• Improved living conditions for all

What economic philosophy allowed the Industrial Revolution to proceed with minimal regulations?

• Feudalism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Laissez-faire capitalism