Industrial Revolution Test Review

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Which was a result of the Industrial Revolution in England during the 19th century? Options: The number of farmers increased as the demand for wool in the textile industry rose., Democratic principles were weakened as the power of the working class increased., Workers became more secure in their jobs and less dependent on employers., The structure of society changed to include a growing middle class.

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The structure of society changed to include a growing middle class.

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Which statement about railroad systems in the 19th and early 20th centuries is accurate?
Options:
Imperialists rejected the use of railroads in their colonies.
European governments opposed the development of railroads.
Railroads helped promote the factory system and urbanization.
Railroads made transportation of goods less efficient.

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Railroads helped promote the factory system and urbanization.

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In the early 18th century, the Agricultural Revolution in Great Britain resulted in urbanization because:

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displaced rural workers migrated to find jobs

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In England, which circumstance was a result of the other three? Availability of labor, Abundance of coal and iron, Waterpower from many rivers

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Start of the Industrial Revolution

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In Europe, which group benefited most from the industrialization of the 19th century? Options: Rural farmers, Middle class, Factory workers, Clergy

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Middle class

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What is the cause and effect relationship during the Industrial revolution? Options: Reform movements led to expanding slavery, New Inventions led to immigration, Industrialism led to Growth of  Cities, Inventions led to reform movements

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Industrialism led to Growth of  Cities

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Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Industrial Revolution?
New technologies like the steam engine allowed increased production in factories,
Great Britain had a large transportation network and the required resources,
Advancements in agricultural techniques causing a decrease in farming jobs,
Increased competition for jobs for factory workers moving to cities

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Increased competition for jobs for factory workers moving to cities

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What did the factory system do?

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Brought many workers and machines together under one roof

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The development of the factory system in the early 1800s caused —

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an increase in production levels