Industrial Revolution Article

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Industrial Revolution Article

WRITE DOWN THE QUESTION AND THEN ANSWER IT…

1.

Was the Industrial Revolution a single event in time? Explain.

2.

Is there a certain known date to the beginning and end to the

Revolution? Explain.

3.

Why is the Industrial Revolution sometimes known as an elusive subject?

4.

Where did the Industrial Revolution originate and where did it spread after that?

5.

What’s the common misconception about the steam engine and the

Industrial Revolution? Explain.

6.

Which scientific discovery greatly influenced the textile industry?

7.

How was production in factories organized during this time period?

8.

How was the labor force of the Industrial Revolution different from past times? Explain.

9.

Explain “normal” working conditions in factories during the Industrial

Revolution.

10. What else contributed to the harsh lifestyles of factory workers besides industrialization? Explain.

HOMEWORK

1. FIND 10 WORDS, FROM THE ARTICLE,

THAT YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE

MEANING OF. UNDERLINE OR CIRCLE

THEM.

2. LOOK UP THE DEFINITION OF THESE

10 WORDS AND WRITE THEM DOWN.

DO THIS ON THE SAME PAGE AS

YOUR 10 QUESTIONS TO ANSWER…

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