Industrial Revolution and Technological Advances

Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in England?

• England had abundant natural resources like coal and iron.

• England had a large population of skilled workers.

• England had a stable political environment.

• England had a strong naval presence.

The relationship to the British Enclosure Movement is associated with ________.

• entrepreneurship

• industrialization

• agriculture

• urbanization

What role did stable government play in industrial development?

• It hindered industrial growth

• It developed sound financial systems

• It led to political instability

• It increased taxes on industries.

The assembly line contributed to the division of labor by:

• increasing the speed of production

• reducing the need for skilled labor

• allowing workers to specialize in specific tasks

• all of the above

The Industrial Revolution began in which country?

• France

• Germany

• United States

• United Kingdom

The Industrial Revolution placed new demands on the labor of men, women, and children. Which of the following was one of these demands?

• Increased working hours and factory work

• Decreased need for skilled labor

• More opportunities for remote work

• Reduction in child labor

The Industrial Revolution had several social effects, including:

• Increased urbanization and the growth of cities

• Decreased population in urban areas

• Reduction in factory jobs

• Decline in technological advancements

What discovery is Louis Pasteur known for?

The factory system displaced what type of industries?

• Cottage industries

• Agricultural industries

• Service industries

• Technology industries

The working conditions in the factory system were:

• safe and comfortable

• dangerous and unhealthy

• modern and efficient

• relaxed and flexible