Agrarian and Industrial Revolution Flashcard

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Where did the agrarian revolution begin according to the text?

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Great Britain

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What was one of the main reasons for the agrarian revolution? Options: Increase in urban population, Need for more land for sheep farming, Development of new machinery, Discovery of new crops

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Need for more land for sheep farming

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What did some people do as a result of the agrarian revolution? Options: Moved to rural areas, Sold their property and emigrated to cities, Invested in new technology, Started new businesses

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Sold their property and emigrated to cities

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What was a significant effect of the industrial revolution on society?

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Rise in the standard of living

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What significant development in transportation occurred in 1829?

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The launch of the first public railway line

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Who was responsible for the creation of the first public railway line in England?

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George Stephenson

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What was the speed of the locomotive that started operating in 1829?

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48 km/h

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What was the main reason for the increased demand for labor during the industrial revolution?

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Growth of industrial production

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Which invention during the Industrial Revolution greatly increased the production of textiles? Options: Steam engine, Spinning jenny, Cotton gin, Telegraph

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Spinning jenny

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What was the main agricultural revolution that took place in the 18th century?

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British Agricultural Revolution