G11, Industrial Revolution Review

When did the Industrial Revolution begin in Great Britain?

• Around 1760

• Around 1700

• Around 1900

• Around 1800

Which industry was dominant in the early Industrial Revolution?

• Mining

• Construction

• Agriculture

• Textiles

Who invented the spinning jenny in England in 1764?

• James Watt

• Richard Arkwright

• Samuel Crompton

• James Hargreaves

What was the most important invention of the era developed by James Watt?

• Steam engine

• Water frame

• Spinning mule

• Assembly line

What was one of the major reasons for the Industrial Revolution to begin in Great Britain?

• Lack of natural resources

• Political stability

• Lack of skilled labor

• Abundant supply of oil

What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on England's population growth?

• Remained the same

• Grew 280%

• Grew 100%

• Decreased by 50%

What was the main characteristic of the factory system during the Industrial Revolution?

• Handmade production

• No division of labor

• No use of electricity

• Use of machinery

Who is credited with the growth of factories and the establishment of Cromford Mill in England?

• James Watt

• Samuel Crompton

• Henry Bessemer

• Richard Arkwright

What was the working hours for most factory employees during the early Industrial Revolution?

• 8 hours a day

• 10-14 hours a day

• 6 hours a day

• 16 hours a day

What was the greatest change to industrialized society during the Industrial Revolution?

• Increase in skilled labor

• Increase in rural population

• Urbanization

• Decrease in urbanization