Impact of the Industrial Revolution

The video explores the Industrial Revolution, highlighting its origins in the UK and its spread globally. It discusses factors like proximity to waterways, coal and iron resources, urbanization, and legal protections that contributed to industrialization. The transition from cottage industries to the factory system is explained, emphasizing labor division and mass production. The video also covers the economic and legal environment in England that facilitated this transformation.

What period does the Industrial Revolution cover?

• 16th to 17th century

• 17th to 18th century

• Mid-18th to 19th century

• 19th to 20th century

Which country is considered the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?

• United Kingdom

• France

• United States

• Germany

What was a key energy source that replaced timber in England during the Industrial Revolution?

• Natural Gas

• Oil

• Coal

• Solar Power

How did the population boom in Western Europe contribute to the Industrial Revolution?

• It led to more wars

• It increased the demand for luxury goods

• It provided labor for factories

• It caused food shortages

Which crop introduced from the Americas significantly impacted European agriculture?

• Barley

• Wheat

• Potato

• Rice

What legal protection in England encouraged industrial growth?

• Protection of private property and contracts

• Protection of public lands

• Protection of wildlife

• Protection of intellectual property

What is capital in the context of the Industrial Revolution?

• Natural resources

• Human labor

• Financial resources for investment

• Government subsidies

What was a major change in labor introduced by the factory system?

• Increased reliance on skilled artisans

• Division of labor into specialized tasks

• Return to cottage industries

• Focus on agricultural work

How did the factory system affect the cost of labor?

• Lower wages due to less skilled labor

• No change in labor costs

• Decreased need for labor

• Increased wages for all workers

What technological advancement allowed factories to operate away from rivers?

• Wind power

• Electrical power

• Nuclear power

• Hydraulic power