WH: Industrial Revolution 2

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The Industrial Revolution began in what country? Options: Russia, Britian, United States

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Britian

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With what industry did the Industrial Revolution begin?
Options: Automobiles, Textiles, Agriculture

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Textiles

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What factors of production were required to drive the Industrial Revolution?

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Land, labor, and capital

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One cause of the Industrial Revolution was the agricultural revolution, which created a surplus of food. Why would this lead to a rise in manufacturing?

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People lived longer and had more children, so they bought more goods.

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Which of the following is an example of a natural resource? Textiles, Coal, Automobiles

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Coal

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One very significant innovation during the Industrial Revolution was the assembly line. It has a massive impact because it: Allowed businesses to increase wages for employees, Allowed consumers to buy better products at lower prices, Provided more interesting jobs for factory workers

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Allowed consumers to buy better products at lower prices

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Which of the following is an example of a manufactured good or finished product? Timber, Oil, Textiles

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Textiles

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Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Industrial Revolution?
New technologies like the steam engine allowed increased production in factories,
Great Britain had a large transportation network and the required resources,
Advancements in agricultural techniques causing a decrease in farming jobs,
Increased competition for jobs for factory workers moving to cities

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Increased competition for jobs for factory workers moving to cities

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What role did the steam engine play in the Industrial Revolution?

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It enabled factories to be built away from water sources.

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Which of the following was a factor that contributed to the start of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain? A shortage of labor due to population decline. An abundance of natural resources like coal and iron. A lack of interest in technological innovation. The absence of a banking and financial system.

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An abundance of natural resources like coal and iron.