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4.1.CC Industrial Growth

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What country is responsible for leading the way in the Agricultural Revolution?

a)

England

b)

The Americas

c)

The Netherlands

d)

France

2.

Which of these was a new tool or method invented during the 1700s and 1800s?

a)

Seed drill

b)

Crop rotation

c)

Cast-Iron Plow

d)

Self-Cleaning steel plow

e)

All of the above

3.

What were the Enclosure Acts?

a)

Common lands were taken away from small farmers and were allocated for larger farms to produce more crops.

b)

Fences were mandated in order to divide land on farms.

c)

Laws that made it illegal for colonists to trade with other people outside of England.

d)

Land-owners gave their land to smaller farms in order to increase crop production.

4.

What happened to England's population as a result of the Agricultural Revolution, Enclosure Acts, and Mercantilism?

a)

Famine increased and population declined.

b)

Population increased because people were stronger and healthier than before.

c)

Population decreased because new diseases were introduced.

d)

Food tasted better so population increased.

5.

What is the correct relationship between Agricultural and Industrial Revolution?

a)

Agricultural and Industrial Revolution occurred at the same time but in different parts of the world.

b)

Industrial Revolution led to the Agricultural Revolution.

c)

Agricultural Revolution and Industrial Revolution have no relationship.

d)

Agricultural Revolution led way for the Industrial Revolution.

6.

All of the following are reasons for the Industrial Revolution to begin in England EXCEPT?

a)

England had the wealth to invest in machinery and factories.

b)

England had resources (raw materials from the colonies and coal supply).

c)

England is located in the center of Europe for easy trade routes.

d)

There were many unemployed workers who were willing to have mine and factory jobs.

7.

Which of the following was an invention from the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Steam engine

b)

Cotton gin

c)

Spinning Jenny

d)

All of the above

8.

All of the following are effects of the Industrial Revolution on the economy EXCEPT?

a)

People could not purchase the mass-produced goods because they were too expensive.

b)

Wealth of entrepreneurs increased.

c)

Social-economic classes were divided even more.

d)

Job opportunities increased.

9.

What is the significance of harbors during this time?

a)

They were vital for trading.

b)

Many cities and towns grew around them.

c)

Colonists traveled to the American harbors.

d)

All of the above.

10.

How did the Industrial Revolution impact slavery in the colonies?

a)

Slavery continued to grow and expand across colonies.

b)

Slavery decreased because people wanted jobs.

c)

The Industrial Revolution ended slavery.

d)

None of the above.