Week 8: Slide (28) The I. R.: English Origins, 1750-1800

Question 1

How did increased food production and lower prices contribute to the Industrial Revolution in England

Answer 1

More food and lower prices left people with extra income, which they spent on commercial goods, fueling demand and industrial growth.

Question 2

Why was Britain’s financial system important for the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 2

Britain had well-developed financial institutions that provided capital for investments in new industries and technologies.

Question 3

How did the British Parliament support the growth of industry during the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 3

The British Parliament was industry-friendly, passing laws that favoured industrial expansion and trade.

Question 4

Which of the following was a factor that helped Britain lead the Industrial Revolution?

A) Lack of foreign markets
B) Large range of foreign markets
C) Strict restrictions on trade
D) Low agricultural productivity

Answer 4

B

Question 5

What was the role of canals in early industrial England?

Answer 5

Canals connected urban and industrial areas, facilitating the transportation of goods and materials before railroads were introduced.

Question 6

How did the development of the railroad impact resource extraction?

Answer 6

Railroads provided a highly efficient means of transporting resources across land, leading to increased exploitation and extraction.

Question 7

Fill in the blank: The linkage of steam power with iron production led to the creation of the __________, revolutionizing transportation.

Answer 7

Railroad

Question 8

True or False: The development of railroads reduced the need for resource extraction.

Answer 8

False. Railroads increased the efficiency of transporting resources, leading to more exploitation and extraction.

Question 9

How did Britain’s access to foreign markets impact its industrial growth?

Answer 9

Access to a wide range of foreign markets allowed Britain to sell manufactured goods internationally, increasing demand and production.

Question 10

What was a critical outcome of lower food prices during the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 10

Lower food prices meant that people had extra income to spend on manufactured goods, supporting the growth of the industrial economy.