3.2. The Industrial Revolution

Try these first

1. 1.

   What was the Industrial Revolution?

   Hint

   Think about changes in production methods.

2. 2.

   What is urbanization?

   Hint

   What happened to populations during this period?

3. 3.

   What marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?

   • The invention of steam engines
   • The rise of the internet
   • The agricultural revolution

   Hint

   Think about which inventions drove industrial change.

4. 4.

   True or False: Urbanization decreased during the Industrial Revolution.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider where people were moving during this period.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the consequences of a solely industrial approach to the economy without considering sustainability.

   Hint

   Think about what happens when resources run out.

6. 6.

   Construct a brief plan for industrial growth that includes sustainability measures.

   Hint

   What can be done to sustain resources?