Impact of the Industrial Revolution

The video explores the transition from agrarian societies to industrialized ones, highlighting the innovations that powered the Industrial Revolution. It discusses the economic and social impacts, including urbanization and the rise of a working class. The challenges of industrialization, such as exploitation and child labor, led to reform movements. The video concludes by drawing parallels to the current technological revolution, emphasizing global connectivity and the evolving nature of work.

What was the primary occupation of most people in the late 1700s?

• Factory workers

• Field workers on land they did not own

• Artisans

• Merchants

What was a key feature of the new machines during the Industrial Revolution?

• They replaced hand-powered tools

• They were used only in agriculture

• They were slower but more reliable

• They were powered by electricity

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the cost of goods like fuel, clothing, and food?

• Had no effect on prices

• Made them more affordable

• Caused prices to fluctuate wildly

• Made them more expensive

What was one major consequence of the Industrial Revolution on cities?

• Improved air quality

• Reduction in factory jobs

• Decrease in population

• Creation of urban slums

What was a significant change in family life during the Industrial Revolution?

• Families moved to industrial towns

• Families stayed in ancestral villages

• Families became self-sufficient

• Families moved to rural areas

What was a common issue faced by workers during the Industrial Revolution?

• High wages

• Short working hours

• Abundance of housing

• Exploitation and poor working conditions

What was a significant factor that led to public outrage during the Industrial Revolution?

• Overproduction of goods

• Lack of transportation

• High taxes

• Child labor

What was one of the main goals of the unions formed during the Industrial Revolution?

• To increase working hours

• To protect child labor

• To limit the workday and improve conditions

• To reduce wages

What was one of the worst conditions seen in the textile mills of New England?

• High wages for children

• Short working hours

• Long working hours with minimal breaks

• Excellent working conditions

What is a defining characteristic of the current technological revolution?

• Isolation from global communities

• Global connectivity and remote work

• Inability to work remotely

• Dependence on coal and steam