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Unit 5: Revolutions (c. 1750 to c. 1900)
5.3 Industrial Revolution Begins
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What is the Industrial Revolution characterized by?
Agrarian to industrial shift
The Industrial Revolution led to rapid economic growth, urbanization, and social
change
The shift to capitalism and free market principles improved
infrastructure
During which centuries did the Industrial Revolution primarily occur?
18th and 19th
The cotton gin was a key technological
innovation
that increased production efficiency.
True
Britain's stable political environment allowed for investment and economic development during the
Industrial Revolution
.
True
What agricultural innovations increased food production during the Industrial Revolution?
Seed drill, threshing machine
The shift from rural agriculture to urban industry was a key feature of the Industrial Revolution.
True
How did increased urbanization contribute to industrial growth during the Industrial Revolution?
Provided labor and consumers
Increased urbanization during the Industrial Revolution provided a
labor force
and consumer base for industries.
True
Match the technological innovation with its pre-industrial practice:
Mechanized production ↔️ Handcraft production
Steam power ↔️ Human and animal labor
The enclosure movement and consolidation of land during the Industrial Revolution displaced many small
farmers
What were the three key characteristics of the factory system during the Industrial Revolution?
Mechanization, division of labor, centralized production
Order the transportation types by their key innovations during the Industrial Revolution:
1️⃣ Steam-powered locomotives
2️⃣ Expanded canal systems
3️⃣ Macadam roads
The factory system and free market principles fueled the growth of capitalism during the Industrial Revolution.
True
The Industrial Revolution occurred primarily in
Britain
The Industrial Revolution transformed rural populations into
urban
, industrial workers.
True
Britain's stable government and
legal framework
allowed for investment and economic development.
True
The Industrial Revolution led to rapid economic growth, urbanization, and social
change
What economic principle facilitated industrial growth during the Industrial Revolution?
Free market
The steam engine provided the primary source of
power
The enclosure movement and consolidation of land led to the displacement of small
farmers
Match the Industrial Revolution factor with its impact:
Technology ↔️ Mechanization and steam power
Economy ↔️ Capitalism and free market
Society ↔️ Urban, industrial population
What were the three main technological advancements that increased production efficiency during the Industrial Revolution?
Steam engine, power loom, cotton gin
Which country's stable government and legal framework allowed for investment and economic development during the Industrial Revolution?
Britain
The steam engine was a key technological innovation of the Industrial Revolution.
True
What are some key technological advancements that fueled the Industrial Revolution?
Steam engine, power loom
Order the key factors that contributed to the Industrial Revolution:
1️⃣ Technological advancements
2️⃣ Economic changes
3️⃣ Social factors
4️⃣ Political stability
Match the Industrial Revolution factor with its feature:
Technology ↔️ Mechanization and steam power
Economy ↔️ Capitalism and free market
Society ↔️ Urban, industrial population
Increased urbanization provided a labor force and consumer
base
The cotton gin was powered by human labor before the Industrial Revolution.
False
Innovations such as the steam engine, power loom, and cotton gin increased production
efficiency
The shift to capitalism and free market principles facilitated industrial
growth
The Industrial Revolution saw a shift to free market principles and improved
infrastructure
What were the two agricultural innovations that dramatically increased productivity during the Industrial Revolution?
Seed drill, threshing machine
Match the features with their corresponding production system:
Cottage industries ↔️ Dispersed, small-scale workshops
Centralized production ↔️ Large-scale manufacturing
Capitalists owned the factories and invested in the
means of production
during the Industrial Revolution.
True
The adoption of new technologies during the Industrial Revolution led to rapid economic
growth
What led to a dramatic increase in productivity during the Industrial Revolution?
New technologies and mechanization
What were the working conditions like for factory workers during the Industrial Revolution?
Poor living and working conditions
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