Industrial Revolution

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The Industrial Revolution was...

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time of inventing and industry 

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How did people's lives change because of the Industrial Revolution?

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People bought factory made items and worked outside the home.

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Which is an example of a capitalist? Options: Mary Driscoll working in the factory to make money, Mr. Brown ran the factory and established rules, Lewis Hine took photos of child workers, Someone invested money by purchasing a new loom for a factory.

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Someone invested money by purchasing a new loom for a factory.

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Why did immigration change during the Industrial Revolution?

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Factories offered jobs to incoming immigrants.

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Why did cities begin to grow around industrial centers?

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People had to live near the factory to be able to work there because of lack of transportation.

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Cities were dangerous places to live during this time period. Which item is NOT an explanation of that statement? Options: cities had high taxes and high rents, sickness spread quickly, overcrowding in small apartments, overflowing garbage and sewage in the streets.

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cities had high taxes and high rents

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How was slavery impacted by the Industrial Revolution?

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As the demand for cotton increased, the number of slaves increased.

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Who made up most of the work force in the Northern factories? Options: Slave labor, adult men, children and women, retired farmers

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children and women

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What are NOT some advantages of working in a factory? Options: steady pay and housing, opportunity to meet people, could learn to read and write from other girls, short work day and promise of safety

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short work day and promise of safety

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Lewis Hine spent his life trying to end _____ by _____.

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child labor; photographing children