World History Reading Guide Chapter 5 Section 1

The Industrial Revolution began in:

• France

• Germany

• United States

• Britain

People in the 1750's mostly lived in:

• Large industrial cities

• Small rural communities

• Modern skyscrapers

• Space colonies

The Industrial Revolution was a turning point in history because:

• It led to significant technological, economic, and social changes.

• It marked the end of the Middle Ages.

• It was the first time humans used fire.

• It resulted in the discovery of America.

The Industrial Revolution was made possible by:

• the invention of new machines

• the discovery of America

• the fall of the Roman Empire

• the end of World War II

Agricultural production increased because of

• Farmers using crop rotation

• Inventing the steam engine

• Developing the printing press

• Establishing trade routes

The enclosure movement was:

• A process in England where common land was consolidated into individual, privately owned farms.

• A movement to expand voting rights in England.

• A campaign to abolish slavery in the British Empire.

• A religious reform movement in Europe.

Larger farmers pushed for the enclosure movement because:

• it allowed them to consolidate land and increase agricultural efficiency.

• it helped small farmers retain their land.

• it reduced the need for new farming techniques.

• it promoted communal farming.

What happened to the small farmers and laborers as a result of the enclosure movement?

• They gained more land and wealth.

• They became wealthy landowners.

• They lost their land and jobs.

• They were unaffected by the changes.

The agricultural revolution led to a population increase because:

• It provided a more stable food supply.

• It reduced the need for shelter.

• It decreased the amount of available land.

• It caused more frequent wars.

James Watt invented the steam engine. Why was his invention significant?

• It improved transportation and industry during the Industrial Revolution.

• It was used for communication.

• It was a type of musical instrument.

• It was a new form of art.