Industrial Revolution

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The process of moving from an agricultural society, in which most goods are handmade, to a society that thrives on machine-manufactured goods.

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industrialization

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In what country did the Industrial Revolution begin? Options: United States, France, Great Britain

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Great Britain

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The _______________ is the name for the change from goods being made by hand at home to making them by machine in factories.

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Industrial Revolution

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Until the 1800s, how did most families get the items they needed for daily life?

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They made tools, clothing, materials, and food by hand.

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What is the movement of people from rural to urban areas called?

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urbanization

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Which of the following was NOT associated with early factory working conditions? Options: Low wages, Safe working conditions, Dangerous working conditions, Widespread pollution

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Safe working conditions

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How did the Industrial Revolution affect the cities?

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Led to an increase in population in the cities

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How many days would a child work in the factories a week?

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7

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Why would factory owners want to hire kids to work?

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Can pay the kids less thus saving money.

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What kind of conditions were the kids working in with these factories?

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Harsh and dirty