Industrial Revolution Great Britain

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What was the most important source of power for the early Industrial Revolution?

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the steam engine

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The Industrial Revolution began in this country.

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Great Britain

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What natural resources gave Great Britain an advantage in the Industrial Revolution?

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coal and iron

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Which industry did the Industrial Revolution first take hold in Great Britain? Options: textiles, iron production, agriculture, transportation

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textiles

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Which of the following was NOT true of poor urban neighborhoods?
Options:
They were filled with overcrowded tenements.
The living conditions were dirty and squalid.
Most urban people lived in nice, factory-owned apartments.
The incidence of diseases was increasing.

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Most urban people lived in nice, factory-owned apartments.

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Started in the 1700s, this event helped industry take root in Great Britain.

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Agricultural Revolution

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The movement of people from rural areas to cities.

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Urbanization

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The name Karl Marx gave to the working class citizens that he believed would revolt and create a communist society.

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Proletariat

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"Coal is a rock that is combustible, meaning that it burns easily when set on fire." Which is the most important impact of coal on the Industrial Revolution?

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Coal fueled engines, factories, and trains

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Which statement is true? Options: Children were not allowed to work in the mines during the Industrial Revolution, Work conditions were closely controlled by the government., There were no labor laws that prevented children from working, Children were allowed to work but they were treated fairly.

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There were no labor laws that prevented children from working