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Which country led the world in manufacturing by 1900, surpassing Britain in output?
United States
What is the term for the shift from handcrafted goods to goods produced by machines in factories?
Industrialization
Which scientist is associated with germ theory and pasteurization, reflecting broader advances in science during the era?
Louis Pasteur
Which invention is associated with the expansion of steam power beyond mines to factories and transport?
Steam Locomotive/Engine
What energy source was central to the Industrial Revolution and powered the new machines?
Coal
What was a key reason Britain industrialized earlier than many other regions?
Geographic location, coal resources, and supportive institutions
Which global process is described by European nations expanding their control over other regions to secure resources and markets?
Imperialism
Who is credited with improving the steam engine and helping to drive industrialization in Britain?
James Watt
Which invention is most closely linked to the shift from manual to mechanized textile production in the Industrial Revolution?
Power Loom
Which region is identified as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?
Great Britain
Which of the following best describes urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?
A. Stable rural population with no city change
B. Growth of towns and cities due to rural migration
C. Decrease in city populations
D. Rural depopulation without city growth
B. Growth of towns and cities due to rural migration
What term describes the growth of factories and production facilities in cities during the Industrial Revolution?
Urbanization
This person invented the movable-type printing press in the 15th century, revolutionizing the spread of knowledge and literacy.
Johannes Gutenberg
How did railroads help with the Industrial Revolution?
They enabled fast movement of goods and people, accelerating industrial growth.
What was a major social change associated with industrialization in Britain? Think about the growth of cities.
Urbanization and the growth of factories
What environmental impact is commonly associated with the Industrial Revolution?
Increased pollution and environmental stress
Manufacture of goods in large quantities using standardized designs. (It is a vocabulary word)
Mass Production
Which major historical event is a direct consequence of industrialization and shifts in labor systems?
The American Civil War as an industrial war
Which factor limited the early spread of industrial technology to other countries?
Efforts to protect industrial secrets and machines
What economic system became more prominent as a result of industrialization?
Free enterprise and capitalism
Which energy source began to surpass coal in use in the 20th century for some applications?
Oil & Natural Gas
What term describes the system in which merchants provided raw materials to rural workers who produced finished goods at home?
Putting-out system (cottage industry)
What was a major consequence of the spread of industrialization to non-European regions?
Global economic integration and imperialist expansion
Identify two reasons why the Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain instead of another region like China.
(Briefly explain each reason.)
Abundance of Coal & Shortage of Wood: Britain had accessible coal deposits, which became a crucial energy source for powering steam engines and manufacturing processes. The shortage of wood, previously used for fuel, pushed Britain to rely on coal, fostering industrial innovation.
Supportive Economic and Political Environment: Britain had a business-minded government and a free-enterprise system with minimal government interference. Additionally, the government supported commercial projects and maintained a strong navy to protect trade routes, creating favorable conditions for industrial growth.
Which factor helped Britain become a leader in industrialization besides coal and geography?
Valuable immigrant populations, literacy, and rule of law