WH Chapter 7 Test

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Great Britain was able to industrialize because it had: Natural resources such as coal and iron, Overseas markets that bought British goods, A strong navy to protect shipping lanes.

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All of the above

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Where were cities likely to develop during the early 1800s? Options: Next to prominent Native American groups, Along waterways, Within rural communities, At the base of a mountain

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Along waterways

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Any fabric that is woven (by machine or hand) is called -

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textiles

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England is an island. Why was this an advantage during the Industrial Revolution?

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England has many ports and rivers which allow easier worldwide trade.

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Which of the following was a major effect of the Industrial Revolution?
Options:
Poverty was completely eliminated.
Societies moved from agriculture to industry.
The number of wars between countries decreased.

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Societies moved from agriculture to industry.

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What is the movement from rural to urban areas called?

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Urbanization

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The new form of housing lots of people in one small space was called...

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a tenement

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Which was a hazard of using coal as a power source?

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Burning coal caused air pollution

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Which situation in Great Britain was a major reason why the Industrial Revolution began there? Options: an ample supply of human and natural resources, increasing power of the laboring class, high quality of public education, eagerness of the nobility to become factory owners

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an ample supply of human and natural resources

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Which of the following was a MAJOR consequence of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain?
Trade agreements were broken as the country became more self-reliant,
Harsh working conditions in factories caused a decrease in population,
Many people moved in from rural areas to cities in search of work,
Trade schools increased economic opportunities for women

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Harsh working conditions in factories caused a decrease in population