HW- Industrial Revolution Review

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Law passed in England in the late 1700's that converted public lands into private property

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Enclosure Act

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

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Safe working conditions

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This machine led to newer and more powerful ones during the industrial revolution that dealt with the creation of textiles.

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textiles

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What effect did the Industrial Revolution have based on the chart above?

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Led to an increase in population in the cities

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What was the purpose of labor unions?

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Negotiate as a group for better working conditions.

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Why were railroads so important during this time?

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they moved goods more quickly and less expensively over greater distances

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What impact did the Agricultural Revolution have on the population of England?

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The population increased dramatically.

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What had to occur before the Industrial Revolution could take place? Options: The Economic Revolution, The Glorious Revolution, The Agricultural Revolution, The French Revolution

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The Agricultural Revolution

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Who designed the first efficient steam engine?

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James Watt

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Which of the following was NOT one of Adam Smith’s key economic ideas?
- Competition leads to lower prices and higher quality products.
- The government should closely regulate business to ensure economic stability.
- People, if allowed, will work for their own self-interest, doing what they do best.
- Supply and demand are what best determine how resources are distributed.

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The government should closely regulate business to ensure economic stability.