Industrial Revolution Study Guide

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Which of the following best describes the impact of the enclosure system on England?

It decreased the availability of land for wealthy landowners.
It forced many small farmers to become tenant farmers or move to cities. (correct)
It led to a decrease in agricultural production due to land mismanagement.
It promoted the growth of cottage industries in rural areas.

The cottage industry thrived and expanded significantly during the Industrial Revolution due to increased demand for handmade goods.

False (B)

List the three factors of production that are essential for industrialization.

Land, labor, and capital

An ________ is a person who organizes, manages, and takes on the risks of a business.

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Match the following inventors with their primary area of impact during the Industrial Revolution:

James Watt = Improved steam engine Robert Fulton = Steamboat George Stephenson = Railways Samuel F.B. Morse = Telegraph Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes how the enclosure system impacted England?

It forced many small farmers to become tenant farmers or give up farming and move to cities. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Entrepreneurs contributed to the Industrial Revolution by avoiding risks and maintaining traditional business approaches.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Match each inventor with the industry they most significantly impacted:

James Watt = Manufacturing Robert Fulton = Transportation Cyrus McCormick = Agriculture Samuel F.B. Morse = Communication Signup and view all the answers

Name the three factors of production, which are essential resources needed for economic activity.

Land, Labor, and Capital Signup and view all the answers

The decline of the ______ industry during the Industrial Revolution was largely due to the rise of factories and mass production.

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Which of the following best describes the impact of the enclosure system on England during the Industrial Revolution?

It displaced many small farmers, leading to a labor surplus that fueled industrialization. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Entrepreneurs played a minimal role in the Industrial Revolution, as most innovations were funded and driven by the government.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name two factors of production that were essential for the Industrial Revolution.

Land, labor, capital Signup and view all the answers

The textile industry was the first to industrialize due to innovations such as the flying shuttle, the spinning jenny made by James Hargreaves, and the power loom made by Edmund Cartwright which drastically increased the ______ of cloth.

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Match the following inventors with their primary inventions:

James Watt = Steam Engine Robert Fulton = Steamboat Samuel F.B. Morse = Telegraph Eli Whitney = Cotton Gin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the MOST accurate definition of the Industrial Revolution?

A shift from manual labor to mechanized production in factories. (B) Signup and view all the answers

The enclosure system primarily benefited small farmers and agricultural laborers in England.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Explain how crop rotation contributed to the agricultural revolution.

Crop rotation helped replenish soil nutrients, leading to higher crop yields and more sustainable agriculture. Signup and view all the answers

The three factors of production are land, , and .

labor, capital Signup and view all the answers

Match the inventor with their invention:

James Watt = Steam Engine Eli Whitney = Cotton Gin Robert Fulton = Steamboat Samuel Morse = Telegraph Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the impact of the enclosure system on England during agricultural advancements?

It led to increased urbanization as displaced farmers sought work in cities. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three factors of production?

Land, labor, and capital Signup and view all the answers

An individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business is known as an _________.

entrepreneur Signup and view all the answers

Match the following inventors with their primary contribution to industrial advancement:

James Watt = Improved the steam engine Eli Whitney = Invented the cotton gin Robert Fulton = Developed the steamboat Samuel F.B. Morse = Invented the telegraph Signup and view all the answers

Identify three factors of production necessary for industrialization.

Land, labor, and capital Signup and view all the answers

Match the following inventors with their primary area of contribution:

James Watt = Steam Engine Eli Whitney = Cotton Gin Robert Fulton = Steamboat Samuel Morse = Telegraph Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Industrial Revolution

A period of major industrialization that took place during the late 1700s and early 1800s, in which new technologies and manufacturing processes led to rapid economic and social changes.

Enclosure

The process of consolidating small landholdings into larger, more efficient farms, leading to increased agricultural output but also displacing many small farmers.

Crop Rotation

The practice of rotating different crops in a field to preserve soil fertility and increase agricultural output.