The Industrial Revolution: A Journey Through Britain's Industrial Past

Question 1

The Industrial Revolution brought many changes to people's lives. What was one positive outcome of the Industrial Revolution?

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More jobs were created.

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Less pollution was made.

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People had more free time.

Question 2

Which invention came after the Industrial Revolution?

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Telephone

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Steam engine

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Cotton gin

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Spinning jenny

Question 3

Which invention did NOT contribute to the Industrial Revolution?

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Telephone

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Steam engine

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Cotton gin

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Spinning jenny

Question 4

Which invention made spinning cotton faster during the Industrial Revolution?

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Spinning jenny

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Steam engine

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Cotton gin

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Power loom

Question 5

Which invention is NOT associated with the Industrial Revolution?

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Telephone

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Steam engine

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Spinning jenny

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Cotton gin

Question 6

During the Industrial Revolution, which invention made it possible for people and goods to travel much faster?

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Steam engine

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Spinning machine

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Cotton picker

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Power loom

Question 7

Which invention made it possible for factories to produce thread much faster during the Industrial Revolution?

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Spinning jenny

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Steam engine

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Power loom

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Cotton gin

Question 8

What technological advancements made factories possible during the Industrial Revolution?

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The invention of machines like the steam engine and cotton gin

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The desire for increased wealth

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New laws permitting factory construction

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Increased leisure time for workers

Question 9

Which invention played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution?

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Steam engine

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Telephone

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Computer

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Light bulb

Question 10

What was one negative consequence of the factories and machines during the Industrial Revolution?

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The air and water became polluted.

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People had more money to spend.

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There were more jobs available.

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People lived longer.

Question 11

Which invention did NOT belong to the Industrial Revolution?

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Telephone

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Steam engine

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Cotton gin

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Spinning jenny

Question 12

Which invention came first during the Industrial Revolution?

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An engine that uses heat to create energy

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A car that runs on petrol

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A machine that prints words and pictures

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A device that lets you talk to people far away

Question 13

What was the main reason factories were built during the Industrial Revolution?

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To bring together machines and workers in one place

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To give workers a place to live

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To teach children about factory work

Question 14

Factories during the Industrial Revolution used machines to make goods. What was a problem with these machines?

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They were dangerous.

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They were too slow.

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They were too expensive.

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They were not very efficient.

Question 15

Which invention made it possible to weave cloth much faster during the Industrial Revolution?

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Power loom

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Steam engine

Question 16

During the 1700s, a new machine called the power loom was invented. What was its main purpose?

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Weaving cloth automatically

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Spinning cotton into thread

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Powering factory machines

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Transporting goods by land

Question 17

During the Industrial Revolution, factories began using machines to make things. What was a major advantage of this new approach?

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It lowered the cost of producing goods.

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It made handmade items more popular.

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It increased the number of factory jobs.

Question 18

Which of the following was NOT a factor that contributed to the Industrial Revolution?

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Lack of education

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New farming machines and methods

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New factories and transportation networks

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Growing population

Question 19

Which invention allowed farmers to grow more food in the 1700s, contributing to the start of the Industrial Revolution?

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Horse-drawn plow

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Steam engine

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Cotton gin

Question 20

During the 18th century, which machine made separating cotton fibers from their seeds much faster?

Accepted Answer

Cotton gin

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Steam engine

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Spinning jenny

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Power loom

Question 21

During the Industrial Revolution, why did many people move to cities?

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To work in factories

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To be with family

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To experience city life

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To leave the countryside

Question 22

Why did people move from the countryside to cities during the Industrial Revolution?

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To find jobs

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To escape war

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Because the government forced them

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To enjoy city life

Question 23

Which invention sped up the process of cleaning cotton for spinning?

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Cotton gin

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Steam engine

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Spinning jenny

Question 24

Which invention revolutionized textile production during the Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Spinning jenny

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Telephone

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Computer

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Television

Question 25

Which invention made it possible to build more factories during the Industrial Revolution?

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Steam engine

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Coal and natural resources

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Smaller population

Question 26

Which machine made spinning cotton faster during the Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Spinning jenny

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Cotton gin

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Power loom

Question 27

If you could go back in time to an early factory during the Industrial Revolution, what would be different from factories today?

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Factories would use machines that were powered by water or steam.

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Factories would be very clean and have plenty of space for workers.

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Factories would be very quiet and safe.

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Factories would have lots of windows to provide natural light.

Question 28

During the Industrial Revolution, many children worked in factories. What was a major problem caused by child labor?

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Child labor was dangerous and harmed children's health and development

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Child labor was not a problem during the Industrial Revolution

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Child labor helped children learn skills and support their families

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Child labor was needed because there were not enough adults to work in factories

Question 29

Which invention was NOT part of the Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Telephone

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Steam Engine

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Cotton Gin

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Power Loom

Question 30

What was one of the main reasons for the start of the Industrial Revolution?

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More food, thanks to new farming methods

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Fewer wars in Europe

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A smaller population in Britain

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The discovery of new continents

Question 31

What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the environment?

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The air and water became more polluted.

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The land became more fertile.

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The air and water became cleaner.

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The forests grew larger.

Question 32

In what ways did the Industrial Revolution influence the development of modern science and technology?

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It led to the invention of new machines and tools, which helped scientists and engineers to make new discoveries and inventions.

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It made it easier for scientists and engineers to share their ideas with each other, which helped to speed up the pace of scientific and technological progress.

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It led to a decrease in the number of scientists and engineers, as people moved away from rural areas to work in factories.

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It had no impact on the development of modern science and technology.

Question 33

How did scientific advancements, such as chemistry and physics, help create new inventions during the Industrial Revolution?

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They provided new materials and methods for constructing machines.

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They had no influence on the Industrial Revolution's inventions.

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They only affected the appearance of machines, not how they worked.

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They primarily contributed to improving factory working conditions.

Question 34

What made the cotton gin a crucial invention during the Industrial Revolution?

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It sped up and simplified the separation of cotton fibers from seeds.

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It gave factories a new energy source.

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It improved the speed of transporting goods and people.

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It made cotton farming easier.

Question 35

How did the steam engine help factories grow and develop during the Industrial Revolution?

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It gave factories a reliable and strong energy source to power machines.

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It let factories be built far from water sources.

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It made it easier to move finished goods from factories to faraway markets.

Question 36

What was the main economic impact of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

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A shift from farming to factory work

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A drop in the number of people living in Britain

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Less trade with other countries

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No major changes to the economy

Question 37

Which of these was not a major invention created during the Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Computer

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Steam engine

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Sewing machine

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Cotton gin

Question 38

Which industry saw rapid growth during the Industrial Revolution because of the cotton gin?

Accepted Answer

Textile industry

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Automobile industry

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Steel industry

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Railroad industry

Question 39

What was a major social change brought about by the Industrial Revolution?

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Increased population

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Eliminated poverty

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Cleaner cities

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Improved housing conditions

Question 40

Which of these is not a characteristic of a factory system?

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Individual craftsmanship

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Large-scale production

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Division of labor

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Use of machines

Question 41

Which of the following was a benefit of industrialization for Britain?

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Economic growth

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Fewer jobs

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Reduced pollution

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Stronger families

Question 42

What was a major challenge for workers during the Industrial Revolution?

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Low wages

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Short workdays

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Safe working conditions

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Generous benefits

Question 43

Which of the following is a lasting impact of the Industrial Revolution that we still see today?

Accepted Answer

Mass production

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Horse-drawn carriages

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Handwritten letters

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Oil lamps

Question 44

What invention provided a reliable source of power for the factories during the Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Steam engine

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Spinning jenny

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Cotton gin

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Locomotive

Question 45

Which movement fought for better pay and living conditions for factory workers in Britain?

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Chartism

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Luddism

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Socialism

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Communism

Question 46

How does the Industrial Revolution continue to influence our lives today?

Accepted Answer

We use machines to make things faster and cheaper.

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We have different types of jobs than people did in the past.

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The Industrial Revolution has no impact on our lives today.

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Only wealthy people benefited from the Industrial Revolution.

Question 47

During the Industrial Revolution, cities grew quickly. What was a big problem for people living in these cities?

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Not enough clean water

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Too much crime

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Fancy new houses

Question 48

Which invention was NOT a major breakthrough during the Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Telephone

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Steam engine

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Cotton gin

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Railway

Question 49

What was the purpose of the cotton gin?

Accepted Answer

To make spinning cotton thread faster and easier

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To generate power for factories

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To transport goods by rail

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To harvest crops more efficiently

Question 50

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

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Britain

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United States

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France

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Germany

Question 51

Which machine made a huge difference to the production of cotton?

Accepted Answer

Cotton gin

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Steam engine

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Spinning wheel

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Loom

Question 52

Which industry first made widespread use of steam power?

Accepted Answer

Making cloth

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Mining coal

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Producing iron

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Building ships

Question 53

What was the first railway line in the world for carrying passengers?

Accepted Answer

Liverpool and Manchester Railway

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Great Western Railway

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London and Birmingham Railway

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Midland Railway

Question 54

Which of these was NOT a social change caused by the Industrial Revolution?

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More people living in the countryside

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People moving to live in towns and cities

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People's lives getting better

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More chance to move up in the world

Question 55

What invention allowed us to make lots of iron?

Accepted Answer

Blast furnace

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Steam engine

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Spinning jenny

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Cotton gin

Question 56

Why did lots of people move to towns and cities during the Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

To find work in factories

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Because railways made getting around easier

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Because they were healthier places to live

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Because the government told them to

Question 57

Which movement wanted to improve life for ordinary workers during the Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Chartism

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Luddism

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Romanticism

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Utilitarianism

Question 58

What do we call the time between the 1700s and 1800s when Britain became a leading industrial nation?

Accepted Answer

The First Industrial Revolution

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The Second Industrial Revolution

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The Victorian Era

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The Edwardian Era

Question 59

What was the name of the machine that made traveling much easier and faster during the Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Railway

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Steam engine

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Cotton gin

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Spinning jenny

Question 60

What was a big change in where people lived because of the Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

More people began to live in cities

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More people began to live on farms

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There was no change in where people lived

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People began to live in caves

Question 61

What was a problem caused by the growth of factories in cities?

Accepted Answer

Pollution

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Cleaner air

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More trees

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Safer drinking water

Question 62

Which country started the Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

United Kingdom

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France

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United States

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Germany

Question 63

What were some of the challenges workers faced in the early factories?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous working conditions, long hours, and low pay

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Short working hours, safe working conditions, and high pay

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Free food, comfortable beds, and lots of free time

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They had no challenges

Question 64

What big change happened to cities as factories were built?

Accepted Answer

They got bigger as people moved to find work.

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They got cleaner as pollution was reduced.

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They got smaller as people moved away from the noise.

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They stayed the same size.