Term 1 Topic 2 Flashcards
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What is the Industrial Revolution?
A period of significant industrial growth and technological advancement that began in the late 18th century.
When did the Industrial Revolution begin?
In the late 18th century, around the 1760s.
True or False: The Industrial Revolution began in France.
False. It began in Great Britain.
Name one key invention of the Industrial Revolution.
The steam engine.
What was the primary energy source during the early Industrial Revolution?
Coal.
Fill in the blank: The Industrial Revolution led to the rise of _______ manufacturing.
Factory.
Which industry was first transformed by the Industrial Revolution?
Textile industry.
What is one social effect of the Industrial Revolution?
Urbanization.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Industrial Revolution? A) Increased production B) Decreased population C) Urban growth
B) Decreased population.
What role did the Agricultural Revolution play in the Industrial Revolution?
It increased food production, supporting population growth and urban migration.
True or False: The Industrial Revolution improved working conditions from the start.
False.
What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on transportation?
It led to the development of railroads and steamships.
What economic system became more prevalent during the Industrial Revolution?
Capitalism.
Fill in the blank: The Industrial Revolution significantly changed _______ labor practices.
Child.
What is the significance of the factory system?
It centralized production and increased efficiency.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key social change during the Industrial Revolution? A) Rise of feudalism B) Growth of the middle class C) Decline of cities
B) Growth of the middle class.
What was the effect of the Industrial Revolution on women’s roles?
Women began to work in factories and gained more independence.
What is one environmental consequence of the Industrial Revolution?
Increased pollution.
True or False: The Industrial Revolution led to global trade expansion.
True.
What was the Luddites’ response to the Industrial Revolution?
They protested against new machinery that threatened their jobs.
Fill in the blank: The Industrial Revolution contributed to the rise of _______ movements.
Labor.
What was one technological advancement in communication during the Industrial Revolution?
The telegraph.
Name a major social reform movement that emerged as a response to the Industrial Revolution.
The labor rights movement.
What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on education?
Increased literacy rates and the establishment of public schooling.
