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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe _______________ is the name for the change from goods being made by hand at home to making them by machine in factories.French RevolutionMachine RevolutionIndustrial RevolutionTechnological Revolution
- 2. Multiple Choice
In what country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
United States
France
Great Britain
Australia
- 3. Multiple Choice
What product was first made using machines in factories?
Steel
Textiles
Locomotives
Flying shuttles
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was NOT associated with early factory working conditions?Low wagesSafe working conditionsDangerous working conditionsWidespread pollution
- 5. Multiple Choice
Child labour is ANY work done by children under the age of
16
13
12
10
- 6. Multiple Choice
Children were cheap to employ. How much of an adult wage would they be paid?
Between 1/3 and 1/6
1/2 of the pay
1/4 of the pay
Between 1/3 and 1/5
- 7. Multiple Choice
What basic meal in the factory would they typically be given at 8am?
Toast
Bread
Corn Flakes
Porridge
- 8. Multiple Choice
Who were 'knocker uppers'?
Those employed to knock on the factory door to open it
Those employed to wake up the workers, knocking on doors
Those employed to knock on the walls to stop the work
Those employed to knock on machinery if children were not making an effort
- 9. Multiple Choice
What long term health issues did children face?
Poor breathing
Underdeveloped growth
Poor diet
Deformed bones
- 10. Multiple Choice
Most children were illiterate and had no schooling.
True
False
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