U7L1 part 2 Activity

What was a major issue with the distribution of benefits during the Industrial Revolution?

• Benefits were distributed equally among all citizens.

• Benefits were not distributed equally among citizens.

• All workers received high wages and good working conditions.

• There were no benefits from the Industrial Revolution.

What challenges did many workers face during the Industrial Revolution?

• Short working hours and high wages.

• Long hours, low wages, and poor working conditions.

• Equal distribution of wealth.

• No challenges at all.

What new social class emerged as new urban areas continued to grow and develop?

• The aristocracy

• The middle class

• The peasantry

• The clergy

What new invention allowed factories to operate nearly 24 hours?

• The steam engine

• The electric light bulb

• The assembly line

• The telegraph

What stage of the demographic transition model did the Industrial Revolution allow countries to enter?

• Stage 2

• Stage 1

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

What happens in Stage 2 of population growth?

• Population growth stabilizes

• Population growth declines

• Population growth takes off

• Population growth remains constant

What stage of the Demographic Transition Model (DTM) did the U.K. enter in the mid-18th century, leading to rapid population growth?

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

What are two effects of population increase?

• Decrease in workforce size and number of consumers

• Increase in workforce size and number of consumers

• Increase in workforce size and decrease in number of consumers

• Decrease in workforce size and increase in number of consumers

What did new agricultural technologies allow for in farming?

• Mechanization of farming

• Decrease in crop production

• Manual labor increase

• Reduction in farming land

What was the effect of the innovation on farming?

• Increased reliance on human labor

• Decreased the output of each farm

• Decreased the reliance on human labor and increased the output of each farm

• Had no effect on farming practices