Industrial Revolution Test

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What are the three factors of production?

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Land, Labor, Capital

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How were agricultural improvements tied in together with industrialization?

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Improved farming methods create resources/raw materials for factories

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Why does the idea of laissez-faire and capitalism go hand in hand?

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Little government intervention in the economy allows businesses to flourish and make profits.

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How did water play an important role in industrialization?

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Water powered steam engines that were used in factories, Waterways allowed factories to ship their products to other locations for sale, Waterways powered factories by turning wheels and gears thus powering the machines.

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How did the steamboat and railroads benefit the Industrial Revolution?

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They provided factories with a way to transport products quicker and cheaper

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What problems did cities face as a result of rapid urbanization?

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Increased crime rates, Poor sanitation, Disease

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How did the Industrial Revolution aid in the rise of the Middle Class?

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The Industrial Revolution provided workers with steady jobs and management positions.

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What impact did technological advancements have on industry?

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Production of goods was increased; Quality of products was decreased.

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What caused permanent competition amongst businesses?

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Capitalism

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What did Karl Marx believe about Capitalism?

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It created a system between the have's and have not's.