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Industrial Revolution - last lesson political and social impacts

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was one of the major political changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?

a)

The establishment of the monarchy

b)

The rise of the working-class movement

c)

The decline of the British Empire

d)

The introduction of the Euro

2.

Which political reform was influenced by the Industrial Revolution?

a)

The Magna Carta

b)

The Reform Act of 1832

c)

The Glorious Revolution

d)

The Act of Union 1707

3.

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the political power of the aristocracy in Great Britain?

a)

It increased their power

b)

It had no effect

c)

It decreased their power

d)

It made them more popular

4.

What was a significant political outcome of the Industrial Revolution for urban areas?

a)

Decreased population

b)

Increased representation in Parliament

c)

Reduced economic activity

d)

Decline in public services

5.

Which political ideology gained popularity as a result of the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Feudalism

b)

Socialism

c)

Monarchy

d)

Colonialism

6.

What was one of the key demands of the Chartist movement, which emerged during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

The abolition of the monarchy

b)

Universal male suffrage

c)

The introduction of the Euro

d)

The expansion of the British Empire

7.

What was one of the main reasons for the formation of trade unions during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

To negotiate better wages and working conditions

b)

To reduce the number of factory workers

c)

To increase the need for skilled labour

d)

To support the factory owners

8.

Which political party in Great Britain was formed partly as a response to the social changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution?

a)

The Conservative Party

b)

The Liberal Party

c)

The Labour Party

d)

The Green Party

9.

Challenge question:

What was one of the political effects of the Industrial Revolution on the British colonies?

a)

Increased independence movements

b)

Strengthened colonial rule

c)

Decreased economic exploitation

d)

Introduction of democratic governance

10.

Which piece of legislation was introduced to improve working conditions of children during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

The Factory Acts

b)

The Navigation Acts

c)

The Corn Laws

d)

The Stamp Act