Industrial Revolution Review Questions

What was a primary economic shift during the Industrial Revolution?

• From industrial to agrarian economies
• From agrarian to industrial economies
• From capitalist to socialist economies
• From rural to urban economies

Which invention played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution?

• The telephone
• The steam engine
• The printing press
• The electric light bulb

What was one major environmental consequence of the Industrial Revolution?

• Increased biodiversity
• Decreased pollution
• Widespread deforestation
• Increased air and water pollution

How did the Industrial Revolution affect child labor?

• It eliminated child labor entirely
• It increased the prevalence of child labor
• It improved working conditions for children
• It had no effect on child labor

What was a significant social issue that arose due to urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?

• Improved sanitation
• Overcrowding in cities
• Increased rural population
• Decreased job opportunities

Which of the following best describes the working conditions in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

• Safe and regulated
• Dangerous and exploitative
• Comfortable and well-paid
• Flexible and part-time

What was one of the main reasons for the rise of capitalism during the Industrial Revolution?

• The decline of factory systems
• The increase in agricultural production
• The focus on mass production and factory systems
• The decrease in urban populations

What was a key difference in production methods before and after the Industrial Revolution?

• Production shifted from factories to homes
• Production shifted from machines to handcrafting
• Production shifted from artisans to factories
• Production remained largely unchanged

Which of the following statements about living conditions in cities during the Industrial Revolution is true?

• Living conditions improved for all citizens
• Living conditions worsened due to overcrowding and pollution
• Living conditions remained the same as before
• Living conditions were better in rural areas

What was a major factor that contributed to the growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decreased job opportunities
• Increased agricultural jobs
• Migration from rural areas in search of work
• Decline of factory jobs