1. The Industrial Revolution began in Central Europe (nations like Germany and Belgium)
TRUE FALSE
2. The Industrial Revolution helped to urbanize Europe and North America during the 19th century.
TRUE FALSE
2. Which of the following did not play a crucial role in making Britain the site of the first Industrial Revolution?
a. Over ninety-five percent of the population was literate.
b. The nation produced a surplus of food, thus allowing its people extra buying power to
purchase manufactured products.
c. Its increased population served as a labor source for the nation"2019s new factories.
d. British manufactures were willing to accept and seek new methods of manufacturing.
3. The railroad system was a crucial aspect of the Industrial Revolution.
TRUE FALSE
4. Women earned the same wages as men for similar jobs during the 19th century.
TRUE FALSE
5. Which of the following jobs were predominantly filled by women at the end of the 19thcentury.
a. Coal Mining
b. Teaching
c. Nursing
d. Both b and c
6. Population in Europe during the nineteenth century increased dramatically.
TRUE FALSE
7. Between 1815 and 1850, which of the following was the largest industrial center in Europe?
a. Belgium
b. Russia
c. England
d. France