WorksheetsThe Industrial Revolution
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Who restored order and stability in France after the French Revolution?
Maximilien Robespierre
Simon Bolivar
Napoleon Bonaparte
Charles de Gaulle
How were revolutions in Europe influenced by the Enlightenment?
People questioned divine right of kings
People called for the re-establishment of monarchies
Communism grew in popularity across Europe and Asia
New languages were introduced as the state language
The enclosure movement, agricultural revolution and new farming innovations all led to what?
rise of nationalism
increase in food variety
rise of disease
population growth
What happened to skilled artisans as a result of the IR?
gained better working conditions
gained equal voting rights
took on lower wages
began having more children
Enlightenment philosophers believe which of the following is true?
man is dependent on a powerful religious authority
man is inherently evil and needs the control of a strong monarch
human knowledge and reason lead to progress
most people are incapable of becoming more educated
Who was responsible for the Reign of Terror and led the radical stage of the French Revolution?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Louis XVI
Marie Antionette
Maximilien Robespierre
What is a result of the factory system?
women worked in the home to spin thread
supervised laborers were often unskilled
entrepreneurs were discouraged from starting businesses
few innovations were created
Why did the IR begin in Britain?
access to coal
good harbors and rivers
large labor force
all of these are correct
The Bessemer process improved which industrial process?
steel
cotton
wool
oil
Which of the following was not a part of the Moderate stage of the French Revolution?
Great Fear
Storming of the Bastille
Tennis Court Oath
Reign of Terror
Who began the independence movement in Mexico?
Miguel Hidalgo
Napoleon Bonaparte
Simon Bolivar
Francis Bacon
What enlightenment idea was key in leading to revolutions?
gender equality
political equality
absolute monarchy
divine right
What was the long-term impact of the American Revolution?
Resulted in the growth of the British empire
Lead to European and other American revolutions
Immediately ended slavery in most nations
Gave rise to nationalist movements in Africa and Asia
How did the introduction of the steam engine influence the IR?
created a cleaner power source than water
allowed for trans-oceanic travel for the first time
provided a more convenient and reliable energy source
introduced new forms of communication
One key result of the Industrial Revolution was
decline in population growth
rise of the cottage industry
mass consumerism because of cheaper goods
new legislation limiting banking institutions
