Worksheets(U5) 5.1 The Industrial Revolution
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The Modern Era (1750-1914 CE) is most known for which traits?
Industrialization and Expansion of Imperialism
Agricultural Development and Colonialism
Manufacturing and Peace
The Industrial Revolution began first in which country?
Britain
France
United States
Germany
Which element was NOT a part of the Industrial Revolution?
Use of fossil fuels (coal, oil, etc)
Development of Steam Engine technology
Expansion in global trade and connection
Modern, industrial countries openly shared technology with less developed countries
Improving/modernizing the infrastructure (transportation) of a nation would include fixing... (Select ALL that are correct).
Railroads
Airports
Canals (connecting rivers)
Cross-Ocean Trade Routes
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Capitalism?
All businesses are privately owned
The government owns all the natural resources of the country
The government has little to no involvement in the economy
Private property and making a profit are key motivations for businesses
As more jobs were created in factories and farming became more efficient, more people left working in the countryside and moved to the cities to find work.
True
False
Which of the following events happened during the Industrial Revolution? (Select ALL that are correct)
Women and Children were allowed to work in factories
Workers began to organize themselves into Unions (to negotiate their work deals with factory management/owners)
Factories created a tremendous amount of air & water pollution
Women were given equal rights, including the right to vote
Karl Marx, the creator of Marxism, believed that all conflict in human history was based on which unequal relationship?
Rich vs. Poor
Man vs. Woman
Black vs. White
European vs. The World
Modernized Western countries used their advantage in technology to invade and conquer many non-modernized countries/territories.
True
False
The improvement in farming techniques/technology and the popularity of new foods from the Americas (potatoes, corn, etc.) had what effect on the European population?
Population Increase
Life Expectancy Decrease
Life Expectancy Increase
Life Expectancy & Population Decreased
Life Expectancy & Population Increased
