Industrial Revolution Test

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The term laissez-faire roughly translates to _______.

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leave alone

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In the early days of the Industrial Revolution, which item was manufactured in great numbers at newly built factories? Options: textiles, industrial machines, cars, household goods like cookware

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textiles

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Which of the following best defines the term capital when referencing the Industrial Revolution? a city where industrial production increased, became an important city for a nation's economy; money, equipment, and/or resources that were used in the production of goods; a type of investment that helped a factory or business get started; none of these best define capital

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money, equipment, and/or resources that were used in the production of goods

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Which of the following best describes industrialization?

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advancement in technology to produce goods on a larger scale and a reliance on manufacturing of goods instead of individuals producing goods themselves

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Why was England the site of the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution?

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England had an abundance of natural resources such as coal, iron ore, and waterways where water wheels and steam engines could be built.

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

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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, Dangerous working conditions, Widespread pollution

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Safe working conditions

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According to the testimony, what impact did child labor in the factories have on children's health? "yes, in the morning, I could scarcely walk...if I had a thousand pounds I would give them to have the use of my limbs again"

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their health would decrease often losing the use of their limbs

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Which of the following individuals would likely have experienced the greatest economic benefit from the Industrial Revolution?
an aristocratic landowner, a machine operator, a domestic servant, a factory owner

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a factory owner

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What makes Michael Ward a credible source?

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he was a doctor that worked with children in the factories