Unit 2 Quiz

Using the graph attached, what can be said about the Agricultural Revolution? 

• When agricultural production increases population tends to plateau

• The increase of agricultural products prevented the growth of cities

• A surplus of agricultural products spurs population growth

• Agricultural production had no effect on populations

Attached is a map of common lands enclosed by Acts of Parliament.

Using the map, which of these do you think is most true about the enclosure movement? 

• The lack of available land pushed farmers into cities causing urban growth

• The enclosure movemnet mostly emerged in coastal areas of England

• The city of Plymouth became the epicenter of the enclosure movement

• Most enclosures benefitted small farms, who could not compete with bigger landholders. 

The image attached is of a steam engine from the Industrial Revolution

How did mechanization as seen in the photo above fuel the Industrial Revolution? 

• It powered factories and machinery, transforming manufacturing and transportation. 

• It prevented the efficient distribution of oil and natural gas resources

• It facilitated the development of canals as modern transportation systems 

• It promoted the use of wind and solar energy for powering machinery

Based on the map, which one of two correct answer choices best explain why England progressed faster than other countries during the Industrial Revolution? 

• An abundance of coal and iron in England supported the Industrial Revolution

• Being the only provider of crops in Europe, supproted the Industrial Revolution in England

• People moved away from natural resources, fueling the Industrial Revolution in England

• Cities in rural areas experienced rapid growth, fueling the Industrial Revolution in England

• Access to ports and waterways in England supported the Industrial Revolution

Which one of three possible correct answer choices explain the economic conditions that allowed England to become the "cradle" of the Industrial Revolution? 

• England being an island isolated them from trade and external resources.

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  Many wealthy citizens had earned money in entrepreneurial ventures in colonies.

• Access to an abundance of labor for the factories

• The banking system developed and allowed for loans to invest in industries.

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  Entrepreneurs refusing to take any financial risk resulted in a large boom in new businesses.

Entrepreneurs refusing to take any financial risk resulted in a large boom in new businesses.

• Geographic isolation hindered the spread of ideas and technology, slowing down the Industrial Revolution. 

• Cultural homogeneity across regions facilitated the rapid diffusion of industrial innovations.

• Proximity to coal mines and navigable waterways accelerated industrialization.

• Cultural conservatism and traditionalism led to the rejection of industrial advancements. 

Attached is a map of the triangular trade route.

Using the map above and your background knowledge, what occurred in Africa during the Triangular Trade?

• Due to climate, corn became the main food crop in Africa.

• Western Africa became depopulated due to the slave trade.

• Changes in seasonal weather created floods along the Atlantic coastline.

• The influx of new raw materials created a massive spike in African Industrialization

Use the image below of a slave ship to answer the question

The Middle Passage was a part of the enslaved African's journey aboard a ship from Africa to the colonies. Taking the image above into consideration, which statement would best describe an enslaved African's experience aboard the ship during the Middle Passage? 

• Enslaved people were given adequate air to reduce the spread of disease.

• Enslaved people were given ample food to ensure a healthy labor force.

• Enslaved people were forced into inhumane conditions.

• Enslaved people generally made the voyage with minimal loss or hardship.

How did slave labor connect with the growth of industrial economies, particularly in England, during the 18th and 19th centuries? 

• Slave labor played a vital role in operating coal mines, which were essential for powering industrial machinery

• Slave labor was utilized in the development of early steam engine technologies that drove industrial growth

• Slave labor directly fueled the production of raw materials, notably cotton, for England's textile industry

• Slave labor supported the construction of railways and canals, enhancing transportation for industrial products

Which factor alongside scientific and technological innovations, played a crucial role in driving social change during the Industrial Revolution in England? 

• adoption of strict traditional values and customs

• decreased reliance on urban centers for employment

• limited access to education and information

• medical advancements improving public health and increasing life expectancy