Agr_Ind Revolution

Question 1

Which of the following were results of the introduction of enclosures during the Agricultural revolution:

a. it made it easier to organize animal talent shows
b. it was easier to control disease among animals
c. experiments could be carried out to improve the quality of crops and animals
d. it helped farmers win ‘beautiful Farm’ competitions

Answer 1

b. it was easier to control disease among animals

c. experiments could be carried out to improve the quality of crops and animals

Question 2

In Britain, during the Industrial Revolution, what were the factory laws?

Answer 2

Laws to regulate employment conditions in industry

Question 3

Give two causes of the Great Famine

Answer 3

blight; failure of the potato crop; failure of Britain to adequately respond to the crisis; over-reliance on the potato crop

Question 4

Which of the following were serious problems faced by inhabitants of industrial towns in Britain in the early 19th century:

a. poor broad band
b. lack of clean water supply
c. unsafe working conditions in factories or mines
d. the cost of haircuts

Answer 4

b. lack of clean water supply

c. unsafe working conditions in factories or mines

Question 5

Which of the following were important inventions during the Industrial Revolution:

a. the Spinning Jenny
b. Rotating Rhoda
c. Steam Engine
d. Iphone 6S

Answer 5

a. the Spinning Jenny

c. Steam Engine

Question 6

Name one action taken by the British government to deal with the Great Famine of the 1840’s

Answer 6

Import of maize from the US; public works; repeal of the Corn laws; direct relief via Soup Kitchens;

Question 7

In Britain during the Agricultural Revolution, what is meant by term enclosure?

Answer 7

The breaking up of open fields into separate farms