The Industrial Revolution Flashcard

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What elements of modern industrialization first came together in northern England?

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The coal-fired steam engine and the textile factory

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What resource fueled the Industrial Revolution? Options: Oil, Coal, Natural Gas, Solar Energy

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Coal

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What was one of the main uses of steam generated by coal?

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To power steam engines.

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What was the turning point in coal mining technology?

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The introduction of steam power.

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What was the depth of what was considered a deep mine in the early days?

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140 meters.

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What industry had Britain been involved in for centuries before industrialization? Options: Steel, Textile, Shipbuilding, Agriculture

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Textile

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By the 18th century, British laws were very friendly to which sectors? Options: Agriculture and fishing, Industry and trade, Education and healthcare, Arts and culture

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Industry and trade

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What factors spurred industrialization in Britain? Options: Money, food, resources, and markets; Military conquests and alliances; Scientific discoveries and inventions; Political reforms and stability

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Money, food, resources, and markets

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What fueled questionable trade arrangements during the Industrial Revolution? Options: Political alliances, Technology and personal ingenuity, Religious beliefs, Cultural exchanges

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Technology and personal ingenuity

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What was particularly important for British industrial products? Options: The invention of machinery, The availability of coal, The colonies as a captive market, The development of railways

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The colonies as a captive market