World History Quiz: Times Of Industrial Revolution

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1.

What is the enclosure movement?
- A.
  
  The time when the large land owners bought up all of the land and kicked the other farmers out
- B.
  
  The time when the factory owners had terrible working conditions in their factories and forced their workers to be in small spaces constantly
- C.
  
  The time when the super elite barricaded themselves from the rest of England in fear that the poor would attack them
- D.
  
  The time when large landowners would enclose small parts of their fields to experiment with new agricultural methods
Correct Answer
D. The time when large landowners would enclose small parts of their fields to experiment with new agricultural methods
2.

In 1700, __________ created the first seed drill. Its purpose was to plant seeds in nice, neat rows where none of them were wasted.
- A.
  
  Frederick Marthus
- B.
  
  Adam Smith
- C.
  
  John Addams
- D.
  
  Jethro Tull
Correct Answer
D. Jethro Tull
3.

Why did Industrialization Begin in England? List several examples and explain every one.
4.

The Textile Industry improved very quickly due to all the inventions created during the Industrial Revolution. List the following inventions in the order they were created. [ HINT: James Hargreaves's __________, Richard Arkwrite's ________, Endund Cartwright's ________ ]
- A.
  
  Spinning Jenny, Water Frame, Power Loom
- B.
  
  Water Frame, Power Loom, Spinning Jenny
- C.
  
  Power Loom, Spinning Jenny, Water Frame
Correct Answer
A. Spinning Jenny, Water Frame, Power Loom
5.

The ________ were people who hated the factories, and frequently tried to sabotage them in any way they could

Correct Answer
Luddites
6.

What are some characteristics of working conditions for employees in factories?
- A.
  
  8-10 hour work day
- B.
  
  Clean and sanitized
- C.
  
  Dirty and dark
- D.
  
  14-18 hour work day
- E.
  
  Confusing complexity of jobs to do
- F.
  
  Dangerous
- G.
  
  12-14 hour work day
Correct Answer(s)
C. Dirty and dark
F. Dangerous
G. 12-14 hour work day
7.

What are some effects of the Railroads on England and the Industrial Revolution?
8.

When the factory systems developed, the workers had to move into the cities so that they would be closer to the factories. This was called ___________.

Correct Answer(s)
urbanization
9.

The _______ ________ were the worst places to work because of the extremely dangerous conditions and low pay

Correct Answer(s)
coal mines
10.

The cities quickly grew incredibly crowded, and the living conditions plummeted. There were no sanitary codes or building codes, not to mention poor drainage and inadequate education. However, if a worker had enough money, they could live in the _______ right outside of the city.

Correct Answer(s)
suburbs
11.

List at least five positive effects and at least three negative effects of the Industrial Revolution.
12.

After a short period of time with the terrible working conditions, the _____ ______ was formed. Their job was to survey the factories and make sure working conditions were bearable. They also passed legislation on child labor and work hours.
- A.
  
  Murphy Commision
- B.
  
  Sadie Commision
- C.
  
  Sadler Commision
- D.
  
  Magistrates Commision
Correct Answer
C. Sadler Commision
13.

______ ______ had the idea that population growth will outpace the food supply if left alone too long. He said war, disease, and famine would control it.

Correct Answer
Thomas Malthus
14.

The Capitalists believed that the the goal of society is to have the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
15.

The _______ believed that the best form of government would be one where the people would control all factors of production and nobody could get too poor or too rich.

Correct Answer
Socialists
Utopians
Marxists
16.

The laissez-faire policy of economics was to let industry operate away from government restrictions
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
17.

_________, who wrote The Wealth of Nations, believed in three laws: the law of self-interest, the law of competition, and the law of supply and demand.

Correct Answer
Adam Smith
18.

David Ricardo believed in the relationship between the wages and the workers. For example, if there were many workers available, the wages would be lower, as opposed to the high wages that come into effect when not many workers are available.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
19.

________ and _________ came up with Utilitarianism.
- A.
  
  Thomas Malthus
- B.
  
  Jeremy Bentham
- C.
  
  Friedrich Engels
- D.
  
  John Stuart Mill
Correct Answer(s)
B. Jeremy Bentham
D. John Stuart Mill
20.

_____________ was the idea that everyone should be completely equal and that there is no private ownership. This concept was created by Karl Marx and Friedrick Engels, who wrote The Communist Manifesto.

Correct Answer(s)
communism

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World History Quiz: Times Of Industrial Revolution

What is the enclosure movement?

In 1700, __________ created the first seed drill. Its purpose was to plant seeds in nice, neat rows where none of them were wasted.

Why did Industrialization Begin in England? List several examples and explain every one.

The Textile Industry improved very quickly due to all the inventions created during the Industrial Revolution. List the following inventions in the order they were created. [ HINT: James Hargreaves's __, Richard Arkwrite's , Endund Cartwright's ]

The ________ were people who hated the factories, and frequently tried to sabotage them in any way they could

What are some characteristics of working conditions for employees in factories?

What are some effects of the Railroads on England and the Industrial Revolution?

When the factory systems developed, the workers had to move into the cities so that they would be closer to the factories. This was called ___________.

The _ __ were the worst places to work because of the extremely dangerous conditions and low pay

The cities quickly grew incredibly crowded, and the living conditions plummeted. There were no sanitary codes or building codes, not to mention poor drainage and inadequate education. However, if a worker had enough money, they could live in the _______ right outside of the city.

List at least five positive effects and at least three negative effects of the Industrial Revolution.

After a short period of time with the terrible working conditions, the _ __ was formed. Their job was to survey the factories and make sure working conditions were bearable. They also passed legislation on child labor and work hours.

had the idea that population growth will outpace the food supply if left alone too long. He said war, disease, and famine would control it.

The Capitalists believed that the the goal of society is to have the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

The _______ believed that the best form of government would be one where the people would control all factors of production and nobody could get too poor or too rich.

The laissez-faire policy of economics was to let industry operate away from government restrictions

_________, who wrote The Wealth of Nations, believed in three laws: the law of self-interest, the law of competition, and the law of supply and demand.

David Ricardo believed in the relationship between the wages and the workers. For example, if there were many workers available, the wages would be lower, as opposed to the high wages that come into effect when not many workers are available.

and _ came up with Utilitarianism.

_____________ was the idea that everyone should be completely equal and that there is no private ownership. This concept was created by Karl Marx and Friedrick Engels, who wrote The Communist Manifesto.

World History Quiz: Times Of Industrial Revolution

What is the enclosure movement?

In 1700, __________ created the first seed drill. Its purpose was to plant seeds in nice, neat rows where none of them were wasted.

Why did Industrialization Begin in England? List several examples and explain every one.

The Textile Industry improved very quickly due to all the inventions created during the Industrial Revolution. List the following inventions in the order they were created. [ HINT: James Hargreaves's __________, Richard Arkwrite's ________, Endund Cartwright's ________ ]

The ________ were people who hated the factories, and frequently tried to sabotage them in any way they could

What are some characteristics of working conditions for employees in factories?

What are some effects of the Railroads on England and the Industrial Revolution?

When the factory systems developed, the workers had to move into the cities so that they would be closer to the factories. This was called ___________.

The _______ ________ were the worst places to work because of the extremely dangerous conditions and low pay

The cities quickly grew incredibly crowded, and the living conditions plummeted. There were no sanitary codes or building codes, not to mention poor drainage and inadequate education. However, if a worker had enough money, they could live in the _______ right outside of the city.

List at least five positive effects and at least three negative effects of the Industrial Revolution.

After a short period of time with the terrible working conditions, the _____ ______ was formed. Their job was to survey the factories and make sure working conditions were bearable. They also passed legislation on child labor and work hours.

______ ______ had the idea that population growth will outpace the food supply if left alone too long. He said war, disease, and famine would control it.

The Capitalists believed that the the goal of society is to have the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

The _______ believed that the best form of government would be one where the people would control all factors of production and nobody could get too poor or too rich.

The laissez-faire policy of economics was to let industry operate away from government restrictions

_________, who wrote The Wealth of Nations, believed in three laws: the law of self-interest, the law of competition, and the law of supply and demand.

David Ricardo believed in the relationship between the wages and the workers. For example, if there were many workers available, the wages would be lower, as opposed to the high wages that come into effect when not many workers are available.

________ and _________ came up with Utilitarianism.

_____________ was the idea that everyone should be completely equal and that there is no private ownership. This concept was created by Karl Marx and Friedrick Engels, who wrote The Communist Manifesto.

The Textile Industry improved very quickly due to all the inventions created during the Industrial Revolution. List the following inventions in the order they were created. [ HINT: James Hargreaves's __, Richard Arkwrite's , Endund Cartwright's ]

The _ __ were the worst places to work because of the extremely dangerous conditions and low pay

After a short period of time with the terrible working conditions, the _ __ was formed. Their job was to survey the factories and make sure working conditions were bearable. They also passed legislation on child labor and work hours.

had the idea that population growth will outpace the food supply if left alone too long. He said war, disease, and famine would control it.

and _ came up with Utilitarianism.