Industrialization Unit Test

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What was one of the primary driving forces behind the industrialization of the 1700s and 1800s? Options: The discovery of electricity, The invention of the steam engine, The fall of the Roman Empire, The rise of the internet

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The invention of the steam engine

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How did industrialization contribute to urbanization?

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By creating more factory jobs in urban areas.

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What was a negative social impact of industrialization? Options: Improved living conditions, Increased child labor, Decreased pollution, Higher wages for all workers

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Increased child labor

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Which of the following was a common government response to issues created by industrialization? Ignoring labor strikes, Reducing taxes on factories, Encouraging more child labor

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Implementing labor laws

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How did the Industrial Revolution affect migration patterns?

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It increased inter/intra regional migration.

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Why did proximity to resources like coal and iron lead to population growth in certain areas?

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They were essential for industrial production.

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What environmental issue was a direct result of industrialization? Options: Decreased air pollution, Increased water pollution, Improved soil quality, Reduced noise pollution

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Increased water pollution

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How did wealth impact living conditions during the Industrial Revolution?

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Wealthy individuals had better living conditions.

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What was a significant economic effect of early industrialization in Europe and North America? Options: Decrease in production efficiency, Decline in factory jobs, Reduction in trade

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Increase in goods production

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How did industrialization impact the political landscape of the time? Options: It led to the rise of monarchies, It strengthened the feudal system, It contributed to the rise of capitalism, It had no political impact

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It contributed to the rise of capitalism