4.2 The Industrial Revolution

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Which reason below is NOT why the Industrial Revolution started in England? Abundance of coal and iron, Access to rivers and oceans, Entrepreneur's with capital to invest, Scarcity of labor

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Scarcity of labor

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How did entrepreneurs contribute to the start of the Industrial Revolution in England?

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By providing capital and taking financial risks

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The Agricultural Revolution contributed to the Industrial Revolution in England by:

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Increasing food production, which supported a growing population and workforce; Decreasing the need for agricultural labor, leading to more people working in factories; Introducing new farming techniques that were later applied to industrial processes.

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What role did England's colonial empire play in the Industrial Revolution?

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It provided raw materials and markets for manufactured goods.

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Who wrote about the economic theory of capitalism in 'The Wealth of Nations'?

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Adam Smith

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What is the role of government in capitalism according to Adam Smith?

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To stay out of business

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Which of the following ideas is NOT a labor condition that workers experienced during the Industrial Revolution? 14-16 hour work days, .10 an hour, 6 day work weeks, Paid Time Off

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Paid Time Off

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Who made up 2/3 of the industrial working class during the early Industrial Revolution?

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Women and children