Which 4 of the following were effects of the industrial revolution? question 1 options: 1. social and political reform movements sprang up to improve conditions. 2.  all industrial countries became socialist countries.  3. people began to settle in the 'new world'. 4. labor unions formed to improve working conditions. 5. demand for new markets and raw materials which led to imperialism. 6. all industrial countries returned to being monarchies. 7. united states, germany, and great britain became industrial powerhouses.  8. united states gained their independence.