Industrial Revolution Flashcard

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How did the Industrial Revolution impact the working poor in industrialized countries like Britain?

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It led to a dismal life of exploitation as wage laborers.

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What did the Industrial Revolution bring to people in Europe’s colonies?

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New and painful exploitation.

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What was one of the negative impacts of the Industrial Revolution on family structures?

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Replacement of extended families with nuclear families

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What was a common consequence for children during the Industrial Revolution in England?

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Working for no money in exchange for food and a bed

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What role did extended family communities play before the Industrial Revolution?

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They provided a safety net.

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What was a significant social change caused by the rise of factories during the Industrial Revolution?

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Endangerment of children and unmarried women

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How did British efforts to import more wheat affect global wheat-producing regions?

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It transformed wheat-producing regions around the world.

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What was a major consequence of the global connections forged by the Industrial Revolution?

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Restructured local communities and the lives of workers

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How did the Industrial Revolution primarily impact urban areas?

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Increased pollution and overcrowding

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What was one major social change resulting from the Industrial Revolution? A decrease in child labor, The growth of the middle class, A reduction in urbanization, Decreased demand for skilled labor

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The growth of the middle class