Effects of the Industrial Revolution

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By 1850, England had a nationwide system of: merchants' guilds, patent organizations, railways, telephone lines

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railways

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Which of the following factors most contributed to the shorter lifespan of those living in cities as opposed to those living in the country? Long working hours, Illness caused by unhealthy living conditions, Inadequate housing, Excessive garbage

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Illness caused by unhealthy living conditions

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In the 19th century, workers formed ______ to fight for their rights against their _________.

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unions; employers

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What is a strike?

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Action taken by the employees of a factory against the employer of the factory.

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An entrepreneur is a type of: scientist, business person, machine, personal secretary

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business person

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What were the three factors of production required to support the Industrial Revolution? Options: Land, labor, and capital, Government, military, and colonies, Raw materials, natural resources, and man-made goods, Roads, railways, and water transport

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Land, labor, and capital

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What was the benefit of the railroad in Britain? Options: It encourages people to move to other countries, It eliminated hundreds of thousands of jobs, It displaced England's agriculture and fishing industries, It offered cheap transportations for materials and goods

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It offered cheap transportations for materials and goods

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This term refers to money or resources necessary to start or expand a business.

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Capital

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This term refers to small portions or shares of a business sold to investors in order to raise money.

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Stock

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19th century socialists believed that the government should:

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actively plan the economy