General
What country was the first to industrialize?
Great Britain/UK
How did trade influence the economies of the Americas? *
It increased wealth and introduced new products
Which social change happened in England because of the Industrial Revolution? *
Many people moved from living in the countryside to living in the city.
How did machines change how jobs and working conditions were in cities? *
Many people lost their jobs, and work became more dangerous.
What is the best kind of source we can find to help us in our research?
Primary Source
Why was America and Britain good friends at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?
We had been apart of Britain not too long ago.
Which of the following was a consequence of increased trade between Europe and the Americas? *
The exchange of crops and goods
What were city conditions like?
In what way did urbanization change life for families during the Industrial Revolution? *
Families often worked in factories together
How did improvements in farming help start the Industrial Revolution? *
They allowed farmers to grow more food with fewer workers.
How old was the United States of America when the Industrial Revolution began inside the country? (Closest wins)
17
How did trade routes during the Industrial Revolution impact society? *
They connected cultures and increased exchange
What did Ms. Cordray almost study in college?
History
During the Industrial Revolution, what did businesses mainly spend their money on to increase how much they produced? *
Buying machines
What did the steam engine use for energy?
Coal
Name two negative effects of industrialization.
Pollution; Overcrowding; Bad habits (laziness); Poor working conditions
How did the Industrial Revolution change trade between Europe and the Americas? *
It increased the volume and speed of trade, leading to more goods being exchanged.
What was one way the Industrial Revolution influenced family dynamics? *
Families often had to adjust to new work schedules
List two of the poor conditions that workers faced.
Long Hours; Low Wages; Dangerous Working Conditions; Child Labor
What role did inventions play in the Industrial Revolution? *
They improved efficiency and created jobs
What was the first country to follow Britain in the Industrial Revolution?
Belgium
How did the Industrial Revolution lead to changes in trade? *
It created demand for faster shipping
What machine is the foundation for the technology we have today? (From the video we watched)
The loom
Why did women start working in factories during the Industrial Revolution? *
They sought independence and income
List the 5 categories you need to consider when deciding if a source is reliable or not.
Origin, Perspective, Context, Audience, Motive