British Industrial Revolution
Quiz by Stephanie Porter
Grade 9-12
Social Studies
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- Q1What was one way the agricultural revolution contributed to the Industrial Revolution?It ended feudalismIt triggered a population explosionIt replaced strip farmsIt tied peasants even more closely to the land120s
- Q2What natural resources gave Britain an advantage in the Industrial Revolution?Wildlife and precious gemsWater and forestsCoal and ironGood harbors120s
- Q3What was the MAIN reason that employers preferred women workers to men?Employers were able to pay women less than men.Women were smarter than menWomen had children who could also workWomen complained less than men120s
- Q4What was one reason why parents accepted child labor?They didn't care for childrenThe law gave them no choiceThey needed additional income for their familyThe children were fed at work120s
- Q5Children were used in factories during the Industrial Revolution because they...All of the aboveCould push the coal cart in the mine shafts easier than adultsCould change the spools in the textile millsCould climb in narrow mine shafts easier than adults120s
- Q6The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the 18th century as a result of the technological innovations in the production of cotton cloth. Which major change in the economies of Europe was set in motion by this development?An increasing portion of the workforce engaged in manufacturingLabor shortages resulting from a decreasing populationA decreasing need for international trade agreementsA shift from free market systems to command systems120s
- Q7Industrialization spread rapidly throughout Europe due topeasantsrailroadssteamboatswealthy investors120s
- Q8One reason Great Britain led the Industrial Revolution in Europe was that itWas ruled by a constitutional monarchyPracticed laissez-faire economicsDisregarded the dignity of the factory workersHad a lot of capital (money to invest) and natural resources120s
- Q9Economic philosopher, Adam Smith's, main idea relies on government staying out of private business, a "hands-off" approach. What is another term for this idea?BourgeoisieLaissez-FaireCommunismMeans of production120s
- Q10Which type of economic systems is described when the government owns and operates the MAJOR industries but the SMALLER industries are privately owned and operated?Mixed economyFree enterpriseCommand economyDemocracy120s
- Q11In determining what to produce, how do market economics (capitalism) typically respond to the high consumer (buyer) demand for a product?The government regulates the price of the productPrivate companies and the government work together to reduce demandThe government sets production quotas until the demand is metPrivate companies increase the production of the product to meet the demand120s
- Q12The economist, Adam Smith, was an Enlightenment thinker. In his writings, he describes how market systems worked and expressed his belief in "laissez-faire" economics. His ideas influenced how people viewed their relationship with the government. Supporters of Smith wanted government toProtect freedom and propertyEnd universal suffrage (voting)Uphold the divine right of KingsProvide strict government regulations on business120s
- Q13Which statement correctly describes the role of the government in a country with a MIXED economy?The government makes some production and distribution decisions, but other economic decisions are made by individuals.The government makes all decisions regarding the production and distribution of goodsThe government allows economic decisions to be made by the society's traditions and customs120s
- Q14The harsh conditions created by the Industrial Revolution gave rise toThe Iron Worker's Revolt of 1886The organization of charitable groupsA movement toward socialismGovernment taking control over production120s
- Q15The factory created a new labor system in whichProducts were produced by animal laborMachines did most of the work and products were created at a faster paceWorkers had periods of hectic work, like at harvest time, and then inactivity through the winterPeople worked fewer hours and did the same work over and over120s