Industrial RevolutionStudy Guide

Due to the Agricultural Revolution, all of the following occurred…

• Food prices decreased• Populations increased• Average farm size increased

During the Agricultural Revolution, farmers began planting different crops in different fields throughout the year. What was the name of this practice?

• Crop rotation

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• Britain

Who wrote The Wealth of Nations?

• Adam Smith

During the Industrial Revolution, ….

• The working conditions for an average worker DID NOT increase

An entrepreneur is a type of ….

• Business person

In the 1700’s, farmers began fencing off land using wooden fences or hedges. What was the name of this practice?

• enclosure

Karl Marx is known as the “Father of _________”

The following are examples of reform movements.

• Abolition of slavery• Women’s rights• Public education

What industry grew the fastest at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?

• Textiles

What are the 3 factors of production?

• Land • Labor • Capital

In a capitalist system, the government controls all of the factors of production for a business.

• False, private citizens do.• They can earn a profit in this system.

A ________ is a type of business owned by stockholders who share in its profits but are not personally responsible for its debts.

• corporation

What is the name for the voluntary associations of workers seeking labor reforms?

• unions

In what way did the Agricultural Revolution pave the way for the Industrial Revolution?

• it led to population growth• it increased food supplies• it caused farmers to lose land and

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Utilitarianism stated that the government should promote policies that…..

• Offered the greatest good for the greatest number of people

What book did Karl Marx write?

• Communist Manifesto

Before the Industrial Revolution, most textiles were produced where?

• In people’s homes

What term describe the growth of cities?

• urbanization

What city in England was widely known for its factory towns at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?

• Manchester