Flashcard on Revolution and Industrial Revolution

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What is the definition of "Revolution"?

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A large-scale, major change that is long-lasting

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What does "Industrial" refer to?

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Related to industry, business, or manufacturing

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What was replaced by machines in the production process?

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Hand production

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Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

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England

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What was the impact of England's political stability on its economy during the Industrial Revolution?

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It allowed for reinvestment of wealth

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What did increased production during the Agricultural Revolution lead to?

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Food surplus

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What does more food equate to in the context of the Agricultural Revolution?

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More people

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Which of the following was a common labor condition during the early Industrial Revolution? Short working hours, High wages, Safe working environments, Long working hours and unsafe conditions

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Long working hours and unsafe conditions

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How did transportation change as a result of the Industrial Revolution?

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Railroads and steamships revolutionized long-distance transport.

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What was a negative consequence of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?

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Overcrowding and poor sanitary conditions.