January 31, 2013

EX 7.2: Causes of the Industrial Revolution

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Name:_________________________ 8.A: Causes of the Industrial Revolution

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1. Which of the following best describes the Industrial Revolution? a. A period of time in the United States when the economy shifted from industry to agriculture b. A period of time in England when the economy shifted from industry to agriculture c. A period of time in Europe when the economy shifted from agriculture to industry d. A period of time in England when the economy shifted from agriculture to industry

2. When did the Industrial Revolution occur: _____________________________________________________

3. Technological innovation is often credited for kindling the Industrial Revolution. Which of the following is not one of the innovations responsible? I. The steam engine II. The telegraph III. The cotton gin

a. b. c. d.

I only I and II II only I, II, and III

4. Changes in the culture and legal atmosphere of England are given equal credit with technology in bringing about the Industrial Revolution. Which of the following best describes that atmosphere? a. England underwent a period of stability where private citizens had the money to invest in new inventions b. The king of England offered prizes to those people who created new technology c. Church teachings relaxed in England, allowing for the creation of things once considered satanic d. England went to war with China, creating a need for faster production of weapons

5. During the Industrial Revolution, machines were first used to improve the creation of what type of good? _______________________________________________________________________________________________