Industrial Revolution

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In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin? Options: The United States, England, France

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England

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Which of the following was NOT associated with early factory working conditions? Low wages, Safe working conditions, Widespread pollution

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Safe working conditions

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Before the Industrial Revolution all products were created by

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Hand

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What is the movement from rural to urban areas called?

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urbanization

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Why did people move to the cities during the Industrial revolution?

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Jobs in factories

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How did the Industrial Revolution affect the cities?

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Led to an increase in population in the cities

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Where were most factories built before the steam engine was invented? Options: in the mountains, in the desert, along rivers

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along rivers

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What were living conditions in the city like during the Industrial Revolution?

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Crowded and unsanitary

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Laissez-faire capitalism as attributed to Adam Smith called for

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minimal government involvement in the economy (hands off)

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What role did child labor play in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

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Children were often employed for low wages