Impact of the Industrial Revolution

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What was one of the main reasons the Agricultural Revolution led to the Industrial Revolution? Options: Decreased food production, Increased food production, Decreased population, Decreased demand for goods

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Increased food production

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Which of the following was a key factor that contributed to the Industrial Revolution occurring in Britain?
Options:
Lack of natural resources,
Geographic location and superior navy,
Small population,
Weak government

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Geographic location and superior navy

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What is urbanization?

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The massive migration from rural areas to urban areas

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Who is known as the father of the Industrial Revolution for improving the steam engine?

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James Watt

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What type of housing did urban workers often live in during the Industrial Revolution?

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Overcrowded tenements

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What was the main goal of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution?

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To fight for workers' rights and push for reforms

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What was the primary method used by Luddites to protest against the Industrial Revolution?

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Smashing machines and windows in factories

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What innovation is Henry Bessemer known for?

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Mass producing steel using the Bessemer Process

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How did the assembly line process impact the production of the Model T automobile?

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It made the Model T more affordable

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What did Karl Marx believe about capitalism?

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It was greedy and machines were taking the place of workers