Industrial Revolution Quiz

What percentage of people were farmers in 1700s England?

• 50%

• 75%

• 60%

• 80%

In 1700s England, what was the common situation for peasants regarding land ownership?

• They owned large estates

• They rented land from landowners

• They were given free land by the government

• They purchased land at low prices

What did people in 1700s England make for themselves?

• Only food

• Only furniture

• Only clothes

• Food, furniture, clothes, etc.

What were the primary sources of power for farm work in 1700s England?

• Steam engines

• Horses, mules, or oxen

• Water mills

• Human labor

How was seeding and harvesting done in 1700s England?

• Using simple machines

• By hand

• With the help of tractors

• Using advanced agricultural tools

What type of farms were prevalent in 1700s England?

• Industrial farms

• All-natural farms

• Chemical-based farms

• Mechanized farms

What was a common feature of many farms in 1700s England?

• Windmills and watermills

• Solar panels

• Electricity generators

• Coal mines

What was the primary use of a sickle in 1700s England?

• To dig soil

• To cut grasses and harvest crops

• To chop wood

• To carry water

In the 1700s in England, how were everyday objects primarily made?

• By large-scale industries

• By hand or craftsmen

• By automated machines

• Imported from other countries

What did English families do to prepare for winter during the Cottage Industry period?

• They migrated to warmer regions.

• They saved up supplies throughout the year.

• They built new houses every winter.

• They relied on hunting for food during winter.