Question

multiple choice questions: choose the correct answer from the choices for each question.

1. what is one main reason factories were important during the industrial revolution?

a) they made products slower
b) they used more expensive materials
c) they allowed goods to be made faster
d) they made fewer goods

1. which of these was a common problem for factory workers?

a) too many vacations
b) long working hours
c) working outdoors all day
d) having too many breaks

1. why did cities grow during the factory system?

a) people wanted to live in the countryside
b) factories were built near cities and people moved to work there
c) factories gave free houses to everyone
d) farms were closing

Explanation:

1. During the Industrial Revolution, factories used machinery which increased production speed. So they made goods faster.
2. Factory workers typically had long working hours as there were no strict labor laws initially.
3. Factories were built near cities and people moved there for jobs, leading to city growth.

Answer:

1. C. They allowed goods to be made faster
2. B. Long working hours
3. B. Factories were built near cities and people moved to work there