WorksheetsThe Industrial Revolution
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 29mins
What is industrialisation?
the process by which an economy changes from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods. Individual manual labor is often replaced by machines that mass produce.
the process by which an economy changes from primarily manufacturing to one based on agriculture. Individual manual labor is often replaced by machines that mass produce.
the process by which a country builds industries which support its economy.
the process whereby agriculture becomes the most important aspect to a society.
Which of the following best describes industrialisation?
nations began to rely on one another for trade of various goods and resources after the beginning of the Industrial Revolution
smaller nations needed assistance from their larger neighbors, so they formed trade alliances
more and more people began to move to cities, away from rural areas
advancement in technology to produce goods on a larger scale and a reliance on manufacturing of goods instead of individuals producing goods themselves
In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
The United States
England
France
Germany
What impact did the Agricultural Revolution have on the population of England?
The population increased a little.
The population declined steeply.
The population increased dramatically.
The population stayed the same.
Who designed the first efficient steam engine?
James Hargreaves
John Kay
Richard Arkwright
James Watt
Which statement about the early years of the Industrial Revolution is true?
Children were not allowed to work in the mines during the Industrial Revolution
Work conditions improved quickly
There were no labor laws that prevented children from working
Children were allowed to work but they were treated fairly.
In what century in the Industrial Revolution thought to have begun?
1600's
1700's
1800's
1900's
