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Yr 4 Industrial Revolution
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As a result of the Industrial Revolution, where did more people work?
in cubicles
in factories
on airplanes
on farms
2
If the demand for a certain product increases, factories will have to...
Hire more workers to meet the demand
Close their doors for good
Fire workers to save the factory money
Allow the employment to remain the same
3
How were most goods made before the Industrial Revolution?
by machine
by hand
by animals
by slaves
4
Draw conclusions about what the working conditions were like for this girl?
It's interesting because there are so many people to talk to.
It must be great as she looks so happy.
It is exciting and fun because there is so much work to do.
It is exhausting because it is long and hard work.
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How did people's lives change for the better during the Industrial Revolution?
Many skilled craftspeople were out of work.
Children were allowed to work up to 12 hours per day.
It was easier, faster and cheaper to produce more goods.
Living conditions were poor and the wages were low.
6
The Factory Act in 1833, stated that children had to go to school for 2 hours every day if they worked in a factory.
True
False
7
The Factory Act in 1833 stated that children under ______ years old were NOT allowed to work in factories.
10
9
12
15
8
Before the invention of the steam engine, machines relied on _________.
coal
water
coffee
butter
9
What laws were passed in response to terrible working conditions for children?
state laws
criminal laws
working laws
no laws
10
The Industrial Revolution took place in England in....
2000-2100
1500-1600
1700-1800
1000-1100
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How did people's lives change for the worse during the Industrial Revolution?
Many skilled craftspeople were out of work.
It was easier, faster and cheaper to produce more goods.
Children went to school and played outside.
Living conditions were poor and the wages were low.
12
Why did so many people flock to large cities during the 1700s?
Children loved to travel to large cities.
The jobs were located in factories which were in cities.
For a holiday.
Large cities were wonderful places to farm.
13
Which of these was a major invention of the Industrial Revolution in the 1700s?
iPad
Wheel
Steam Engine
Mobile Phone
14
Why was the discovery of large amounts of coal an important part of the Industrial Revolution?
people could use coal to power factories
it harmed people's health
discovery of coal caused a spike in population
coal-powered cars moved faster than railways
15
How did the Industrial Revolution affect the supply of goods?
Goods were only available on certain days
It had no affect
Goods were mass produced so they were more readily available
Goods were poor quality
16
People rushed to cities to find jobs in factories. What does "factories" mean?
vegetables
roots, stems and leaves
flowers and herbs
large workshops
17
How did the invention of machines impact farmers?
It did not affect farmers
It made harvesting and processing cotton much faster and easier
It made dyeing cotton much easier
It made the process of harvesting cotton much harder
18
Where did people move to as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
cities
suburbs
colonies
farms
19
What was NOT a direct effect of the steam engine?
People became focused on using cleaner energy
People could travel farther than ever before
Factories didn't need to be built directly next to rivers
The demand for coal increased
20
Look at the photograph carefully and guess when this photograph was taken.
Yesterday
It is impossible to guess, there is no caption.
During the Industrial Revolution.
Before the invention of cameras.
21
When an item is in high demand, its price will ______.
decrease
remain the same
increase
22
When machines made farming easier and faster, many farmers
needed more help around the farm
set all of their slaves free
moved to the city and began working in factories
refused to follow the trend
23
A problem of the Industrial Revolution was the increase in pollution.
True
False
24
How did the Industrial Revolution change the English way of life?
all of the above
new forms of transportation made movement faster and easier
made goods more available to consumers
allowed people to move around the country
25
Which of the inventions below were built during the Industrial Revolution?
all of the above
sewing machine
steamtrain
telegram
26
Pollution killed 100 people during the Industrial Revolution.
False
True
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How did people's lives change for the better during the Industrial Revolution?
Many skilled craftspeople were out of work.
It was easier, faster and cheaper to produce more goods.
Children were allowed to work up to 12 hours per day.
Living conditions were poor and the wages were low.
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Why were children hired to work in factories during the Industrial Revolution?
Children worked for very low wages
There were no laws against children working in factories
All of the above.
Families were very poor and needed the extra income