Industrial Revolution: Impact
Explore the profound social, economic, and political impacts of the Industrial Revolution with this Grade 10 worksheet.
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Industrial Revolution: Impact
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For multiple-choice questions, circle the correct option. For short answer questions, provide concise and accurate responses.
1. Which of the following was a significant social impact of the Industrial Revolution?
Increased agricultural production
Growth of a large middle class
Decline in global trade
Reduction in urban populations
2. A key economic impact of the Industrial Revolution was the shift from a primarily agrarian economy to one based on:
Barter and trade systems
Manufacturing and industry
Subsistence farming
Colonial expansion
1. The Industrial Revolution led to improved working conditions and higher wages for all laborers almost immediately.
True
False
2. Urbanization was a direct consequence of people moving to cities for factory jobs during the Industrial Revolution.
True
False
1. The system of production was largely replaced by the factory system during the Industrial Revolution.
2. New technologies like the steam engine and the greatly increased production efficiency.
3. The rise of industrial capitalism led to the growth of a new social class, the , or working class.
1. Describe two negative social impacts of the Industrial Revolution on urban populations.
2. Explain how the factory system changed the nature of work.
Observe the image below of a factory during the Industrial Revolution and answer the question.
Based on the image and your knowledge, what were some common characteristics of factory work during this period?
Match each term with its correct definition.
1. Laissez-faire
a. The process of moving from rural to urban areas
2. Urbanization
b. Economic policy that advocates for minimal government intervention
3. Capitalism
c. An economic system in which private individuals or businesses own capital goods