The Industrial Revolution

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What was the Industrial Revolution?

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A transition from hand-made goods to mass production using steam and water power

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What marked a major turning point in history during the Industrial Revolution?

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The use of steam and water power in factories

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What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on daily life?

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Influenced almost every aspect

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Who improved the steam engine design in 1776?

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James Watt

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Which industry benefited from Henry Bessemer's innovations?

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Steel making

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What did the steam engine power besides factories?

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Steamships and locomotives

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What role did labor play in the Industrial Revolution in England?

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It represented a large workforce

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What was the last major political upheaval in England before the Industrial Revolution?

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The Glorious Revolution

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What was the population growth in England between 1550 and 1820?

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280%

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What did England's well-developed banking system allow during the Industrial Revolution?

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Loans to invest in industries