World History, Unit 1 Nationalism and Industrialism, Impact of the Industrial Age
In order to stop the spread of industrial technology,
Britain forbade mechanics, engineers, and others from leaving the country.
The man known as "the father of the American Industrial Revolution" is
Samuel Slater.
Which of the following did Samuel Morse invent or improve?
the telegraph
The most important result of the Second Industrial Revolution was
turning the United States into a world economic power.
Which country was the first to industrialize on the continent of Europe?
Belgium
How did industrialization spread to the continent of Europe?
British workers secretly brought in textile machinery plans.
The author who described the problems of industrialized England was
Charles Dickens
Which authors were known for their critical writing about the excesses and problems resulting from industrialization?
Dickens and Twain
An important development or discovery in science and medicine due to industrialization was
Pasteur's discovery that disease is spread by bacteria.
Who is regarded as one of the greatest inventors in history?
Thomas Edison.
