Industrial Revolution

What was the primary reason for the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

• Political changes in Europe

• The invention of the steam engine

• Changes in land use by British landowners

• The discovery of coal and iron

Which invention by James Watt was crucial for powering new machines during the Industrial Revolution?

• Spinning jenny

• Steam engine

• Powered loom

• Internal combustion engine

Which of the following was NOT a factor that contributed to Britain's early start in the Industrial Revolution?

• Rich supply of natural resources

• Large network of rivers

• Laws restricting the flow of ideas

• Lack of skilled workers

What was the main reason factories developed during the Industrial Revolution?

• Machines became too large and expensive for home use

• To provide employment for displaced farmers

• To improve the quality of goods produced

• To reduce the cost of raw materials

What was the impact of the railroad during the Industrial Revolution?

• It increased the cost of transporting goods

• It slowed down the spread of industrial knowledge

• It connected major cities and reduced transportation time

• It replaced steam engines as the main source of power

Which invention allowed people to communicate over long distances for the first time?

• Telegraph

• Telephone

• Radio

• Lightbulb

Identify and explain 2 causes of the Industrial Revolution.

Identify and explain 2 effects of the Industrial Revolution.