APWH 5.3-5.5 Industrial Revolution Flashcard

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What is the Industrial Revolution?

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The process of producing goods with machines.

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What was the main source of energy powering the Industrial Revolution?

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Coal

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What was the new method of planting embraced during the Industrial Revolution? Options: Hydroponics, Aeroponics, Crop rotation, Monoculture

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Crop rotation

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What was the result of the improvement in agriculture during the Industrial Revolution?

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Urbanization

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What enabled entrepreneurs to take risks and build businesses without fear of government interference?

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Legal protection of private property

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What was the main benefit of England's global empire in relation to the Industrial Revolution?

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Access to foreign resources

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Who invented the water frame, a key invention in the Industrial Revolution?

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Richard Arkwright

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What did Eli Whitney invent that revolutionized the manufacture of goods?

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Interchangeable parts

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What did the advent of the factory system change in terms of labor? Options: C. Increased reliance on machines, B. Focus on whole products, A. Increased reliance on skilled laborers, D. Focus on individual parts of products

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Focus on individual parts of products

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What was the main impact of the factory system on the production of goods?

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Faster production