The Industrial Revolution: Complete Sentences Quiz

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What major technological advances occurred during the Industrial Revolution?

Development of new energy sources and machines replacing human labor (correct)

Advances in agriculture and crop rotation

Invention of the printing press and advances in transportation

Expansion of trade routes and exploration of new territories

What percentage of Americans were engaged in farming during the 1700s?

10%

2% (correct)

25%

70%

What practice was involved in the Agricultural Revolution that contributed to labor supply for the Industrial Revolution?

Nomadic herding and migration

Fishing and hunting wild game

Enclosures and crop rotation (correct)

Subsistence farming and bartering

Which factor contributed to the population boom that influenced the Industrial Revolution?

Improved healthcare and sanitation practices Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant effect of the Industrial Revolution on living patterns?

People moving to cities and the decline of rural/country lifestyle Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 'Putting-out' system in the textile industry?

It involved cloth production in houses and purchase by merchants. Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the invention of the Power Loom which helped weavers catch up to the thread?

Edmund Cartwright Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the negative impacts of the Industrial Revolution on factory working conditions?

Long working hours, health problems, and exploitation of women and children. Signup and view all the answers

What led to the rise of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?

The introduction of tenements with cramped apartments and poor living conditions. Signup and view all the answers

Who played a key role in spreading the textile industry to the U.S. during the Industrial Revolution?

Sam Slater Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the unification of Germany?

The Franco-Prussian War of 1870 Signup and view all the answers

Who was known for their ability to negotiate and compromise during the unification of Germany?

Otto Von Bismarck Signup and view all the answers

What role did Count Camillo Cavour play in the unification of Italy?

He organized and won a vote to join southern and northern Italy Signup and view all the answers

Which area remained under the control of the Pope until 1870 during the unification of Italy?

Central Italy (Papal States) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant division that remained in Italy post-unification?

Economic disparities between the wealthy north and poor south Signup and view all the answers

What led to the rise of nation-state in Europe after the American and French revolutions?

Napoleon's conquests spreading ideas of nationalism Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to the support for Greece's independence from the Ottoman Empire?

Greeks rebelling against the Ottomans Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributed to the desire for independence in many ethnic groups or cultures governed by empires?

Empires governing multiple ethnic groups or cultures Signup and view all the answers

What did the French Assembly state about political authority during the rise of nationalism?

Political authority comes from the nation Signup and view all the answers

What was the main effect of the Congress of Vienna after Napoleon's defeat?

Agreement to maintain the balance of power in Europe Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Industrial Revolution

Major technological advances: power-driven machinery, factories, and mass production
80% of Americans were engaged in farming during the 1700s
The Agricultural Revolution practice of enclosure contributed to labor supply for the Industrial Revolution
Population boom influenced the Industrial Revolution, with a factor being the improved healthcare and sanitation
A significant effect of the Industrial Revolution on living patterns: migration from rural to urban areas
The 'Putting-out' system in the textile industry involved giving materials to workers to be processed at home
Edmund Cartwright is credited with the invention of the Power Loom, which helped weavers catch up to the thread
Negative impacts of the Industrial Revolution on factory working conditions: long hours, low wages, and poor working conditions
The rise of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution was led by the need for workers in factories

Unification of Germany and Italy

The Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) led to the unification of Germany
Otto von Bismarck played a key role in the unification of Germany, known for his ability to negotiate and compromise
Count Camillo Cavour played a key role in the unification of Italy, creating the Kingdom of Sardinia
The Papal States remained under the control of the Pope until 1870 during the unification of Italy
A significant division that remained in Italy post-unification: north-south divide

Rise of Nationalism

The American and French revolutions led to the rise of nation-state in Europe
The Greek War of Independence (1821-1832) led to the support for Greece's independence from the Ottoman Empire
The desire for independence in many ethnic groups or cultures governed by empires contributed to nationalism
The French Assembly stated that political authority comes from the people, not monarchs, during the rise of nationalism
The main effect of the Congress of Vienna after Napoleon's defeat: restoration of monarchies and balance of power in Europe

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