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Worksheets12. Industrial Revolution
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 23mins
An economic system where production is privately owned and money is invested in business to make a profit.
Communism
Socialism
Capitalism
Utilitarianism
A radical type of Socialism is also called;
Extremism
Capitalism
Fascism
Communism
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:
Fascism
Communism
Anarchy
Socialism
Democracy
French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, can be credited with becoming an early advocate for;
Education
Prison Reform
Woman's Rights
Child Labor Laws
Which European country increased its military might during Industrial Revolution?
England
Japan
France
Germany
Italy
What was the effect of the Industrial Revolution on the role of women in society?
It led to a decrease in the role of women in society.
It led to an increase in the role of women in society.
It had no impact on the role of women in society.
It led to a decrease in the number of women in the workforce.
Photo Analysis: While working in factories, individuals faced harsh working conditions.
True
False
Why did cities grow rapidly during the Industrial Revolution?
People were attracted to the cultural activities in cities
There was a decrease in agricultural jobs, pushing people towards cities
Cities offered free housing
The weather was better in cities
What was a direct consequence of poor working conditions during the Industrial Revolution?
Increased life expectancy
High rates of worker satisfaction
Frequent accidents and injuries among workers
A decrease in factory production
The shift from hand production methods to machines and the rise of the factory system is known as:
The Agricultural Revolution
The Technological Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
The Information Revolution
Which social change occurred during the Industrial Revolution?
increased status for religious leaders
growth of the working class
expansion of privileges for the landed nobility
development of the extended family
What is Urbanization?
Growth of Cities
The Growth of Inventions
The challenge of immigration
The growth of farms
Rural means
country
city
What was a major health consequence of the pollution caused by the Industrial Revolution?
Improved public health
Decrease in respiratory problems
Increase in respiratory problems
No significant health impacts
What is the point of view of the author of this cartoon?
Pollution is leading to the spread of disease in Industrial Cities
The Fair City of London is helping to end pollution
Children are dying of child labor and something needs to be done
Factories do not have a significant impact on life in industrial cities
How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to urbanization?
It made rural life more appealing
It decreased job opportunities in cities
It increased the demand for workers in factories located in cities
It improved living conditions in the countryside
What is the definition of urbanization?
A movement of people to the new world.
A movement of businesses to Asia.
A movement of people to cities.
A movement of sheep to larger pastures.
What was one of the negative consequences experienced by many workers during the Industrial Revolution?
Increased wages and better working conditions.
Shorter working hours and more leisure time.
Long hours, low wages, and poor working conditions.
Equal distribution of the benefits of the Industrial Revolution.
What is the term for the shift from an agrarian society to one based on industry?
Globalization
Industrial Revolution
Urbanization
Modernization
What punishments were given to children who tried to escape?
Isolation
Physical labor
Loss of privileges
All of the above
How did laws protect child workers at the BEGINNING of the Industrial Revolution?
There were no laws to protect children
Limiting the types of jobs they could do
Limiting the hours
Setting an age limit for when they could work
At what age did some children begin working during the Industrial Revolution?
5
9
12
14
Child labor during the Industrial Revolution was
not used
dangerous
rarely used
only children
What were the typical jobs of children during the Industrial Revolution?
factory workers
breaking coal in coal mines
chimney sweeps
All of the above
Did children earn a lot of money working during the Industrial Revolution?
Yes; they were paid like adults
No; they were paid less than adults
The overseer makes sure you work very hard and do not break the hard rules. You get paid less than adults. Who is this?
Overseer
Child Worker
Adult Spinner
Parent of Child Worker
