Quiz · Steam and the Industrial Revolution

Question 1What is the main idea of this passage?

The invention of the first steam engine in Britain The history of the early British railways How the Industrial Revolution transformed Britain and the world The daily life of children in industrial cities

Question 2How long did factory shifts often last during this period?

Fourteen hours Eight hours Ten hours Six hours

Question 3What does the speaker suggest about progress during the Industrial Revolution?

It brought only benefits to ordinary working people It came at a heavy price, such as pollution and danger It mainly helped families living in the countryside It was quickly stopped by the national government