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12. Industrial Revolution

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An economic system where production is privately owned and money is invested in business to make a profit.

a)

Communism

b)

Socialism

c)

Capitalism

d)

Utilitarianism

2.

A radical type of Socialism is also called;

a)

Extremism

b)

Capitalism

c)

Fascism

d)

Communism

3.

The argument that government serves no purpose and ultimately should be done away with in it's entirety can be referred to as this form of government:

a)

Fascism

b)

Communism

c)

Anarchy

d)

Socialism

e)

Democracy

4.

French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, can be credited with becoming an early advocate for;

a)

Education

b)

Prison Reform

c)

Woman's Rights

d)

Child Labor Laws

5.

Which European country increased its military might during Industrial Revolution?

a)

England

b)

Japan

c)

France

d)

Germany

e)

Italy

6.

What was the effect of the Industrial Revolution on the role of women in society?

a)

It led to a decrease in the role of women in society.

b)

It led to an increase in the role of women in society.

c)

It had no impact on the role of women in society.

d)

It led to a decrease in the number of women in the workforce.

7.

Photo Analysis: While working in factories, individuals faced harsh working conditions.

a)

True

b)

False

8.
What were working conditions like during the Industrial Revolution? 
a)
Safe
b)
Comfortable 
c)
Awesome 
d)
Dangerous
9.

Why did cities grow rapidly during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

People were attracted to the cultural activities in cities

b)

There was a decrease in agricultural jobs, pushing people towards cities

c)

Cities offered free housing

d)

The weather was better in cities

10.

What was a direct consequence of poor working conditions during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Increased life expectancy

b)

High rates of worker satisfaction

c)

Frequent accidents and injuries among workers

d)

A decrease in factory production

11.

The shift from hand production methods to machines and the rise of the factory system is known as:

a)

The Agricultural Revolution

b)

The Technological Revolution

c)

The Industrial Revolution

d)

The Information Revolution

12.

Which social change occurred during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

increased status for religious leaders

b)

growth of the working class

c)

expansion of privileges for the landed nobility

d)

development of the extended family

13.
Why did people move to cities during the Industrial Revolution?
a)
People were looking for work.
b)
People were looking for farms.
c)
People wanted to buy a house.
d)
People wanted to sell their crops.
14.

What is Urbanization?

a)

Growth of Cities

b)

The Growth of Inventions

c)

The challenge of immigration

d)

The growth of farms

15.

Rural means

a)

country

b)

city

16.

What was a major health consequence of the pollution caused by the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Improved public health

b)

Decrease in respiratory problems

c)

Increase in respiratory problems

d)

No significant health impacts

17.

What is the point of view of the author of this cartoon?

a)

Pollution is leading to the spread of disease in Industrial Cities

b)

The Fair City of London is helping to end pollution

c)

Children are dying of child labor and something needs to be done

d)

Factories do not have a significant impact on life in industrial cities

18.

How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to urbanization?

a)

It made rural life more appealing

b)

It decreased job opportunities in cities

c)

It increased the demand for workers in factories located in cities

d)

It improved living conditions in the countryside

19.

What is the definition of urbanization?

a)

A movement of people to the new world.

b)

A movement of businesses to Asia.

c)

A movement of people to cities.

d)

A movement of sheep to larger pastures.

20.

What was one of the negative consequences experienced by many workers during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Increased wages and better working conditions.

b)

Shorter working hours and more leisure time.

c)

Long hours, low wages, and poor working conditions.

d)

Equal distribution of the benefits of the Industrial Revolution.

21.
How did the Industrial Revolution change the social life of people in Europe?
a)
People moved to the country to be away from the factories.
b)
The working conditions were excellent.
c)
Women and child were NOT allowed to work.
d)
People moved from the country to the cities in order to work in factories.
22.

What is the term for the shift from an agrarian society to one based on industry?

a)

Globalization

b)

Industrial Revolution

c)

Urbanization

d)

Modernization

23.

What punishments were given to children who tried to escape?

a)

Isolation

b)

Physical labor

c)

Loss of privileges

d)

All of the above

24.

How did laws protect child workers at the BEGINNING of the Industrial Revolution?

a)

There were no laws to protect children

b)

Limiting the types of jobs they could do

c)

Limiting the hours

d)

Setting an age limit for when they could work

25.

At what age did some children begin working during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

5

b)

9

c)

12

d)

14

26.

Child labor during the Industrial Revolution was

a)

not used

b)

dangerous

c)

rarely used

d)

only children

27.

What were the typical jobs of children during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

factory workers

b)

breaking coal in coal mines

c)

chimney sweeps

d)

All of the above

28.

Did children earn a lot of money working during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Yes; they were paid like adults

b)

No; they were paid less than adults

29.

The overseer makes sure you work very hard and do not break the hard rules. You get paid less than adults. Who is this?

a)

Overseer

b)

Child Worker

c)

Adult Spinner

d)

Parent of Child Worker

30.
using children to work in factories and businesses
a)
child labor
b)
prison reform
c)
Capitalism
d)
Underground Railroad