Industrialization Positives and Negatives Flashcard

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What impact did industrialization have on urbanization?

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Urbanization increased as people moved to cities for job opportunities created by industrialization.

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How did industrialization contribute to the growth of cities?

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Industrialization led to the creation of factories and job opportunities, attracting people to move to cities for work.

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What were the working conditions like in factories during the industrial revolution?

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Harsh and dangerous

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How did labor conditions in factories impact the lives of workers?

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Labor conditions in factories negatively impacted the lives of workers.

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What technological advancements were made during the industrial revolution? Options: Development of the steam engine, mechanized textile production, iron and steel production, and the use of new materials such as coal and iron, Invention of the internet and smartphones, Discovery of renewable energy sources, Advancements in space travel technology

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Development of the steam engine, mechanized textile production, iron and steel production, and the use of new materials such as coal and iron

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How did these technological advancements change the way goods were produced?

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Machinery and assembly lines increased the speed and efficiency of production.

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What environmental pollution resulted from industrialization?

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Air and water pollution

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How did industrialization affect the natural environment?

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Industrialization led to deforestation, air and water pollution, and habitat destruction.

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What social inequalities arose as a result of industrialization?

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Wealth gaps, poor working conditions, and unequal access to education and healthcare

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How did industrialization contribute to the widening gap between the rich and the poor?

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Industrialization led to the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few industrialists, while the working class faced low wages and poor working conditions.