WH: Industrial Revolution

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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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Which of the following best describes the agricultural revolution? A period in which people became concerned about the environment, A period in which wealthy business owners bought up farmland to use for manufacturing, A period in which farmers used new farming technology, new farming techniques, and new crops to greatly increase agricultural production

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A period in which farmers used new farming technology, new farming techniques, and new crops to greatly increase agricultural production

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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 was NOT an effect of the Industrial Revolution?
An increasing number of people lived in cities,
An increasing number of people worked in factories,
An increasing number of people worked on family farms

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An increasing number of people worked on family farms

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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 consumers to buy better products at lower prices

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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 a problem factory workers faced?
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Factories were not equipped with safety equipment and injuries were a problem.
Factories were not willing to hire children, who needed jobs to help support their families.
Businesses were not willing to give employees enough hours to earn an adequate income.

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Factories were not equipped with safety equipment and injuries were a problem.