Industrial Revolution - Important Ideas

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In what country did the Industrial Revolution begin? Options: The United States, Germany, France, England

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England

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Which industry dominated the early Industrial Revolution? Options: Textiles, Iron, Paper Making, Steel Production

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Textiles

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Where were the first mills or factories built in the early Industrial Revolution?

• Along fast flowing rivers
• Close to coal mines
• Very close to harbors
• In close proximity to railroads

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Along fast flowing rivers

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What natural resource was used to fuel the Steam Engine during the Industrial Revolution? Options: Electricity, Petroleum, Water, Coal

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Coal

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What very important invention of the early Industrial Revolution is shown in this picture? Options: A water wheel, A flying shuttle, A spinning jenny, A steam engine

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A steam engine

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What form of transportation was used during the early part of the Industrial Revolution to transport heavy and delicate goods?

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Canals

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Who helped revolutionize transportation during the early Industrial Revolution with the prototype steam powered locomotive called the Rocket?

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George Stephenson

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Family structure began to change during the Industrial Revolution when family life and work life became separate.

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True

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The Industrial Revolution spread outside of England quickly because engineers, mechanics or toolmakers were encouraged to spread these ideas to other parts of Europe. True or False?

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False

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Which country was the second to industrialize in Europe during the Industrial Revolution? Options: Germany, Belgium, Russia, France

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Belgium