14.2 The Growth of Modern Cities

What was a major effect of the Industrial Revolution on urban areas?

• Urbanization

• Increase in rural jobs

• Decrease in population

• Decline in factory jobs

Which city in England experienced rapid population growth during the early and mid-1800s?

• Birmingham

• Liverpool

• Manchester

• London

Who were at the top of the new urban social structure during industrialization?

• Farmers

• Factory workers

• Entrepreneurs

• Miners

What was the largest class of people in new industrial cities?

• Aristocrats

• Working class

• Middle class

• Entrepreneurs

What was a common issue faced by workers in coal mines?

• Respiratory problems

• Excellent ventilation

• Short working hours

• High wages

Why did factory owners employ children during the Industrial Revolution?

• Children were paid less

• Children were more skilled

• Children demanded better conditions

• Children worked fewer hours

What was a method used by early labor unions to protest harsh conditions?

• Petitions

• Walk-outs

• Negotiations

• Legal action

When were child labor laws passed in Britain?

• 1830s and 1840s

• 1850s and 1860s

• 1920s and 1930s

• 1900s and 1910s

What does 'capital' refer to in the context of industrialization?

• Government policies

• Means of production

• Factory workers

• Labor unions

What did some philosophers theorize about the future of workers and factory owners?

• Workers would become entrepreneurs

• Factory owners would reduce wages

• Workers would revolt

• They would collaborate peacefully