Technology and the Industrial Revolution Quick Check
Which of the following explains how England’s large empire encouraged the start of the Industrial Revolution?
England’s empire created railways for its population to travel from city to city.
England’s empire meant the enclosure movement was able to increase production.
England’s empire allowed banks to loan money without fear of war.
England’s empire meant a constant flow of goods and raw materials between England and its colonies. ✅
Which statement explains how the British Agricultural Revolution changed history?
The creation of farming allowed for people to become settled in one location and towns and cities to grow.
The idea of fallow fields allowed the agricultural revolution to take off.
New farming techniques allowed for better crops and a surplus of crops, leading to heathier populations and more money. ✅
New farming techniques and breeding practices allowed the wealthy to grow richer and the poor to become worse off financially.
Which of the following explains how the steam engine and locomotive contributed to the Industrial Revolution?
Factories became more cumbersome, and travel became slower.
People became resistant to change and went back to the trusted ways of life.
People were able to have new jobs in factories and travel the country with their new-found earnings.
Factories became more efficient and cheaper to operate, and people could travel farther and faster. ✅
What did James Watt do to the steam engine to start the Industrial Revolution?
He invented the very first one. He invented the very first one.
He applied the use of horses to the steam engine to make it faster.
He improved the existing design to make it more efficient and cost effective. ✅
He attached it to a locomotive.
Which of the following explains how textile manufacturing advances improved the cotton industry?
Interchangeable parts allowed machines to operate when something broke down.
Cottage industry employed many people and improved textile production.
The spinning Jenny allowed cotton thread to be produced at a faster rate. ✅
The Bessemer process allowed high-quality products to be made.
What was the significance of the Bessemer process during the Industrial Revolution?
It revolutionized the production of steel, making it faster, cheaper, and more efficient. ✅
It allowed for the mass production of textiles in factories.
It improved the design of steam engines for transportation.
It increased the availability of coal for energy production.
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Apologies for that oversight. Here are the answers to all the questions:
1. Which of the following explains how England’s large empire encouraged the start of the Industrial Revolution?
England’s empire meant a constant flow of goods and raw materials between England and its colonies.
2. Which statement explains how the British Agricultural Revolution changed history?
New farming techniques allowed for better crops and a surplus of crops, leading to healthier populations and more money.
3. Which of the following explains how the steam engine and locomotive contributed to the Industrial Revolution?
Factories became more efficient and cheaper to operate, and people could travel farther and faster.
4. What did James Watt do to the steam engine to start the Industrial Revolution?
He improved the existing design to make it more efficient and cost-effective.
5. Which of the following explains how textile manufacturing advances improved the cotton industry?
The spinning Jenny allowed cotton thread to be produced at a faster rate.
6. What was the significance of the Bessemer process during the Industrial Revolution?
It revolutionized the production of steel, making it faster, cheaper, and more efficient.