Industrial Revolution Flashcard

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Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

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England.

Answer explanation

The Industrial Revolution began in England in the late 18th century, marked by significant advancements in technology and manufacturing processes, making it the birthplace of this transformative period.

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During the Industrial Revolution, life changed in what basic way?

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People migrated from rural areas to cities.

Answer explanation

During the Industrial Revolution, many people left rural areas to seek jobs in cities, driven by the growth of factories and urbanization. This migration marked a significant shift in lifestyle and work opportunities.

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The cotton gin was a machine that could

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Separate seeds from raw cotton.

Answer explanation

The cotton gin was specifically designed to separate seeds from raw cotton, making the process of cotton production more efficient. This distinguishes it from machines that spin or weave thread.

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The first factories developed in what industry?

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Textiles

Answer explanation

The first factories emerged in the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution, as innovations in spinning and weaving technology led to mass production of cloth, making textiles the pioneering sector for factory development.

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Steam became an efficient power source because of improvements made by

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James Watt.

Answer explanation

James Watt significantly improved the steam engine by adding a separate condenser, making it more efficient and practical for industrial use, which established steam as a key power source.

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The development of steam power enabled the growth of

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Railroads.

Answer explanation

The development of steam power was crucial for the expansion of railroads, as it provided the necessary energy to drive locomotives, facilitating faster and more efficient transportation of goods and people.

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Most early factory workers were women because

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Employers could pay women less than men.

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One of the benefits of crop rotation was it

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Kept the soil fertile.

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Overseas colonies contributed to the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain in which of the following ways? The colonies sent factory workers to Great Britain. The colonies made most of the machinery used in Great Britain’s factories. The colonies supplied raw materials to and bought products from Great Britain. The colonies provided managers to run the factories in Great Britain.

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The colonies supplied raw materials to and bought products from Great Britain.

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One of the major results of the Industrial Revolution was

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More products were produced at a cheaper price making them available to more people.