WorksheetsIndustrial Revolution - last lesson political and social impacts
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What was one of the major political changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?
The establishment of the monarchy
The rise of the working-class movement
The decline of the British Empire
The introduction of the Euro
Which political reform was influenced by the Industrial Revolution?
The Magna Carta
The Reform Act of 1832
The Glorious Revolution
The Act of Union 1707
How did the Industrial Revolution affect the political power of the aristocracy in Great Britain?
It increased their power
It had no effect
It decreased their power
It made them more popular
What was a significant political outcome of the Industrial Revolution for urban areas?
Decreased population
Increased representation in Parliament
Reduced economic activity
Decline in public services
Which political ideology gained popularity as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
Feudalism
Socialism
Monarchy
Colonialism
What was one of the key demands of the Chartist movement, which emerged during the Industrial Revolution?
The abolition of the monarchy
Universal male suffrage
The introduction of the Euro
The expansion of the British Empire
What was one of the main reasons for the formation of trade unions during the Industrial Revolution?
To negotiate better wages and working conditions
To reduce the number of factory workers
To increase the need for skilled labour
To support the factory owners
Which political party in Great Britain was formed partly as a response to the social changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution?
The Conservative Party
The Liberal Party
The Labour Party
The Green Party
Challenge question:
What was one of the political effects of the Industrial Revolution on the British colonies?
Increased independence movements
Strengthened colonial rule
Decreased economic exploitation
Introduction of democratic governance
Which piece of legislation was introduced to improve working conditions of children during the Industrial Revolution?
The Factory Acts
The Navigation Acts
The Corn Laws
The Stamp Act
