Industrial Revolution

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In the late 19th century, how did the growth of industry affect American society?

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The percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased.

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Which thesis (big idea) statement is supported by the graph above?

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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the population distribution shifted as the urban population began to increase more dramatically than the rural population.

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Impact of 19th-century farm machinery on American farms?

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Large farms increased their output and supplied food to eastern cities.

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A reason some businesses hired children was:

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So they could save money by paying the children less money

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Before the Industrial Revolution, all products were created by

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Hand

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The combination of resources, improved transportation, and technological breakthroughs all led to the

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Industrial Revolution

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How did railroads impact the prices of goods & services?

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made them cheaper & easier to ship

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Mass production means:

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goods being made in large quantities

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Which of the following was NOT associated with early factory working conditions?

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Safe working conditions

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Which statement is true about the Industrial Revolution?

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There were no labor laws that prevented children from working