1. Industrial Revolution Study Guide

2. Due to the Agricultural Revolution, all of the following occurred… Food prices decreased Populations increased Average farm size increased

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

4. Where did the Industrial Revolution begin? Britain

5. Who wrote The Wealth of Nations? Adam Smith

6. During the Industrial Revolution, …. The working conditions for an average worker DID NOT increase

7. An entrepreneur is a type of …. Business person

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

9. Karl Marx is known as the “Father of _________”

10. The following are examples of reform movements. Abolition of slavery Women’s rights Public education

11. What industry grew the fastest at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution? Textiles

12. What are the 3 factors of production? Land Labor Capital

13. 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.

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

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

16. 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 seek other work

17. Utilitarianism stated that the government should promote policies that….. Offered the greatest good for the greatest number of people

18. What book did Karl Marx write? Communist Manifesto

19. Before the Industrial Revolution, most textiles were produced where? In people’s homes

20. What term describe the growth of cities? urbanization

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