Industrial Revolution, Review for Quiz

cottage industry

system in which workers made goods in home

urbanization

the process of moving into cities

suburbanization

the procees of moving out of cities

communism

a stateless, classless society

socialism

system in which the government owns the means of production

In what country did the Industrial Revolution begin?

Great Britain

Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in this country?

1.) A stable government 2.) lots of capital (money for investment) 3.) a national bank; 4.) greatest power in foreign trade

What group of people were the first workers in factories?

orphans

What were working conditions like in the beginning of the industrial revolution?

1.) long hours 2) low pay 3.) dangerous working conditions; 4.) dull, monotonous jobs;

What were living conditions like in the cities of the early industrial revolution?

overcrowded, lack of housing, lack of sanitation, lack of social services, spread of certain diseases

Who developed the theory of communism?

Karl Marx

In the theory of communism, who are the owners?

bourgeoisie

In the theory of communism, who are the workers?

proletariat

What was Marx’s most influential work?

Communist Manifesto

The industrial revolution had no impact on agriculture.

false

The British Parliament immediately banned child labor.

false

In the long run, the industrial revolution raised the standard of living for everyone.

true

The industrial revolution made the production of goods cheaper.

true

Marx was little known in his lifetime; his major influence came later.

false

Countries such as the former Soviet Union were true “communist” societies.

false