The Industrial Revolution

What was the Industrial Revolution?

• A new type of government

• A violent uprising against business owners

• A change in the way goods were produced

• A new way to farm

Which most led to the start of the Industrial Revolution?

• People stopped farming

• Invention of Electricity

• Ideas of the Enlightenment

• The Second Agricultural Revolution

What was the Cottage Industry?

• Building of many new homes

• The ending of feudalism

• Goods made at home to be sold

• A new way to produce steel

Which of these was the most important effect of railroads?

• Slowed communication

• Increased wars

• Decreased socialism

• Increased production steel

How did colonies help nations to industrialize?

• Colonies were a source of materials

• Colonies could do all the work

• People in colonies were more interested in work

• Colonies knew how to industrialize better

Which best describes capitalism?

• Shared decision making

• Government control of business

• People are more equal

• Freedom to compete for money

The government should own the means of production fits best with:

• Captialism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Feudalism

What was laissez faire?

• Government leave businesses alone

• Government help businesses

• Businesses run the government

• Businesses pay all people the same

What was socialism?

• No more factories

• Government runs the economy

• Competition between businesses

• The church and state work together

What would labor unions most want?

• Violent revolutions

• Lower taxes

• Keep the status quo (things the same)

• Improve working conditions

• Go on strike