Industrial Revolution
How did the economy shift during the Industrial Revolution? _______________ --> _______________
Agrarian --> manufacturing
How did the movement of people shift during the Industrial Revolution? _______________ --> _______________
rural --> urban
True/False The Second Industrial Revolution was a time of significant technological advancements in communication and manufacturing
True
True/False Education became mandatory for boys and girls was established, promoting literacy
True
Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in England?
1. Human labor
2. Access to rivers and canals
3. Stable government
4. Abundant natural resources
What were living conditions like in the cities for the working class during the Industrial Revolution?
crowded, dirty
The means of production should be owned collectively by the people.
socialism
The population ___________ (increased/decreased) and the life expectancy (increased/decreased) during the Industrial Revolution.
The population increased and the life expectancy increased during the Industrial Revolution.
What was the primary source of after the Industrial Revolution?
Coal, wind, electricity
the movement of people from rural areas to cities for factory jobs
A system that relies on the free market and the forces of supply and demand to regulate business.
capitalism
What was the purpose of labor unions?
to advocate for better wages and working conditions
What was one result of the Industrial Revolution spreading to other countries?
Increased urbanization and industrialization
Which social class emerged during the Industrial Revolution and consisted of factory managers and skilled artisans?
Middle class
What did Karl Marx believe about capitalism?
it did not benefit everyone equally
What was the Temperance Movement?
limited or banned the use of alcohol
James Watt
How did the steam locomotive benefit society?
Travel was faster and cheaper
Raw materials could be shipped in larger quantities
Demand for goods increased
Tracks could be laid anywhere
A new way to make steel from iron created during the Second Industrial Revolution
Bessemer Process
Which artistic movement focused on imagination, freedom, heroes, and emotion?
Romanticism