Industrial Revolution Key Concepts

Industrial Revolution Key Concepts

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History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Patricia Brown

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Emma Griffin, a professor of modern British history, discusses the Industrial Revolution, focusing on its social impact and consequences. She explains the term's origin and how it was not recognized by those living through it. The lecture covers the transition from pre-industrial economies, which relied on local resources, to industrial economies characterized by mass production and global resource use. The role of machinery and power, particularly coal, in driving industrialization is highlighted, emphasizing the shift in manufacturing motivation from self-sufficiency to profit.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Industrial Revolution compared to in terms of its impact?

The French Revolution

The Renaissance

The American Civil War

The Enlightenment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which century saw the term 'Industrial Revolution' become part of common vocabulary?

21st century

19th century

18th century

20th century

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a pre-industrial economy, what was the primary source of clothing materials?

Silk from China

Locally grown flax and wool

Imported cotton

Synthetic fibers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of pre-industrial economies?

Self-sufficiency

Reliance on local resources

Mass production of goods

Handmade clothing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What marked the shift from pre-industrial to industrial economies?

Increased use of manual labor

Mass production using machines

Focus on local resources

Decline in global trade

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which resource was central to the British Industrial Revolution?

Oil

Electricity

Natural gas

Coal

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key motivation for manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution?

Self-sufficiency

Profit from surplus

Religious duty

Cultural expression

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