Industrial Revolution Review

In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• The United States
• England
• France
• Germany

What had to occur before the Industrial Revolution could take place?

• The Economic Revolution
• The Glorious Revolution
• The Agricultural Revolution
• The French Revolution

How did the Agricultural Revolution impact farmers?

• New farming methods required more workers on the farm.
• New farming methods produced bigger harvests with less farmers.

Which 2 natural resources were the backbone of the Industrial Revolution?

• wood and peat
• oil and natural gas
• coal and iron
• cotton and tobacco

England is an island. Why was this an advantage during the Industrial Revolution?

• It wasn't an advantage.
• It made it more difficult for other countries to steal England's ideas.
• England has many ports and rivers which allow easier worldwide trade.
• England had tropical weather, which allowed more crops to be grown.

Which innovation  allowed factories to be built anywhere?

• flying shuttle
• spinning jenny
• cotton gin
• steam engine

What is the movement of people from rural to urban areas called?

• ruralization
• colonization
• inflation
• urbanization

Which of the following was NOT associated with early factory working conditions?

• Low wages
• Safe working conditions
• Dangerous working conditions
• Widespread pollution

What product was first made using machines in factories?

• Steel
• textiles
• locomotives
• flying shuttles

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the cities?

• Made the crime rate decrease
• Led to an increase in farm workers
• Make the cities cleaner and safer
• Led to an increase in population in the cities