Industrial Revolution WH

Where did the Industrial Revolution first occur?

• Britain

• USA

• France

• Germany

One reason why industrialization first occurred in Britain.

• no technology

• rich natural resources

• weak economy

• war

Land, labor, and capital are all

• factors of production

• crop rotation

• sources of energy

• new machines

The first industry to industrialize in Britain was the

• steel industry

• mining industry

• textile industry

• food industry

The spinning jenny, water frame, and power loom are all examples of

• farming tools

• weapons

• old inventions

• industrial inventions

Buildings that contain machines for manufacturing

• factories

• enclosures

• turnpikes

• railroads

Which of the following was a cheap and convenient source of power during the Industrial Revolution?

• solar panels

• wind turbines

• gasoline

• steam engine

How did railroads change life in Britain?

• more people moved to the farm

• less job opportunities

• more people moved to the cities

• expensive transportation

Working long hours, low wages, in poor working conditions are all examples of ______________ effects of the Industrial Revolution.

• negative

• positive

• neutral

• no effect

The second country to industrialize is

• Britain

• USA

• Japan

• Germany