Unit 6 (Industrialization and its Effects)

Question 1

What is industrialization?

Answer 1

The process of developing machine production of goods.

Question 2

True or False: Industrialization began in the 18th century.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What country is often credited as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 3

Great Britain

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The Industrial Revolution was characterized by a shift from ________ to ________ production.

Answer 4

hand, machine

Question 5

Which industry was the first to be transformed by industrialization?

Answer 5

Textile industry

Question 6

What was the significance of the steam engine during the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 6

It revolutionized transportation and manufacturing processes.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key invention of the Industrial Revolution? A) The plow B) The loom C) The computer D) The telephone

Answer 7

B) The loom

Question 8

True or False: Industrialization led to urbanization.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What term describes the movement of people from rural areas to cities?

Answer 9

Urbanization

Question 10

Short Answer: Name one social effect of industrialization.

Answer 10

The rise of a working class.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The ________ Act of 1833 aimed to improve conditions for child workers in factories.

Answer 11

Factory

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which social class emerged as a result of industrialization? A) Aristocracy B) Bourgeoisie C) Peasantry D) Clergy

Answer 12

B) Bourgeoisie

Question 13

What was one environmental effect of industrialization?

Answer 13

Increased pollution and deforestation.

Question 14

True or False: The Industrial Revolution improved living conditions for all social classes.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Short Answer: What was one economic effect of industrialization?

Answer 15

Growth of factory-based economies.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The ________ system was replaced by the factory system during industrialization.

Answer 16

putting-out

Question 17

Multiple Choice: Which of these was a negative consequence of industrialization? A) Increased job opportunities B) Child labor C) Improved public health D) Technological advancements

Answer 17

B) Child labor

Question 18

What role did railroads play in the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 18

They facilitated the movement of goods and people.

Question 19

True or False: Industrialization had a uniform impact across Europe.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Short Answer: Name one political effect of industrialization.

Answer 20

The rise of labor movements.

Question 21

What is capitalism?

Answer 21

An economic system based on private ownership and free markets.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The ________ movement sought to address the social issues caused by industrialization.

Answer 22

Socialist

Question 23

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key factor in the spread of industrialization? A) Agricultural advancements B) Political stability C) Access to natural resources D) All of the above

Answer 23

D) All of the above

Question 24

What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on women?

Answer 24

Women began to enter the workforce in factories.

Question 25

True or False: The Industrial Revolution led to the development of trade unions.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Short Answer: What was one cultural effect of industrialization?

Answer 26

Changes in family structure and roles.