WorksheetsIndustrialization & Urbanization
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which of the following is true of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?
Cities grew because people migrated to cities looking for jobs
Cities tended to develop around sources of water and/or coal
London was Europe's largest city
all of the above
How did living conditions change during the Industrial Revolution?
Cities were crowded and lacked adequate housing and sanitary codes
Public health was a major concern as disease spread through cities
Most people lived in luxurious homes
Local governments were able to effectively address difficult living conditions for people who were living in poverty
What challenges were created by the working conditions in the factories?
Repetitive daily tasks were difficult for people accustomed to working on the farm where the work changed with the seasons
Workers were often injured by unsafe machines
The life expectancy of coal miners was less than other workers
all of the above
How did the Industrial Revolution improve lives for some?
A rising middle class gained wealth and an improved standard of living
Pollution harmed the natural environment
Education was more available to people who could afford it
Many people were losing jobs and moving to the city
Capitalism is an economic system in which...
the factors of production are privately owned and money is invested in businesses ventures to make a profit
the factors of production are owned by the government and profits are invested in the common good
the government should intervene to set minimum wage laws and better working conditions to help poor workers
In a socialist economic system...
individuals and businesses own the means of production because competition will help protect the workers
The public, in the form of the state, should own the means of production so that workers can be protected
a community of workers controls the government to help ensure wealth is distributed equally
In a communist economic system...
The public, in the form of the state, should own the means of production so that workers can be protected
individuals and businesses own the means of production because competition will help protect the workers
a community of workers controls the government to help ensure wealth is distributed equally
What does the image above display?
Plow
Seed Drill
Tractor
Steam Engine
Which of the following was NOT a result of advancements in agriculture during the Industrial Revolution?
Increased food production
Decreased need for agricultural workers
Increased urbanization
Decreased food production
Which of the following are reasons why the Industrial Revolution started in Great Britain?
abundance of coal
stable government
stable economy
abundance of animals
What is the movement of people from farms to cities?
Utilitarianism
Urbanization
Proletariat
Enclosure Movement
What is industrialization?
a community of workers controls the government to help ensure wealth is distributed equally
government needs to take an active role in the economy to improve conditions for people who are poor
Rapid growth in cities
Process by which people begin to make more products using machines in factories
What was a significant effect of the steam engine on the Industrial Revolution?
It led to the decline of coal mining
It increased the demand for skilled artisans
It facilitated the growth of railroads and factories
It reduced the need for transportation infrastructure
Which of the following was a key factor in the rise of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?
The decline of agricultural productivity
The invention of the telegraph
The availability of factory jobs in cities
The increase in rural land ownership
What role did natural resources play in the Industrial Revolution?
They were irrelevant to industrial growth
They provided the raw materials needed for production
They were primarily used for agricultural purposes
They were only important for transportation
