Industrial Revolution

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What was the effect of advancements in farming? (Choose all that apply)

• producing food was easier

• there was less food

• population increased

• the demand was greater for textiles

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Who invented the Steam Engine?

• James Earl Jones

• James Washington

• James Watt

• Jesse James

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The invention of the Steam Engine allowed __________.

• people to stay closer to home

• people to travel farther and goods to be transferred faster

• transportation to slow down

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Steam power had no effect on ways to produce goods so most factories had to remain close to waterways.

• True

• False

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Before the Industrial Revolution people lived and worked

• in rural villages and used their hands for labor

• in industrial towns or cities

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After the Industrial Revolution people traveled by

• train or steamboat

• foot, horse, or sail

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Which of the following occurred in factory life during the Industrial Revolution? (Choose all that apply)

• Low wages

• High wages

• 12 to 14 hour work days

• Strict rules and schedules

• lots of days off for rest

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Poor houses were typically had 5 to people sharing one room with no running water, toilets, or sewage system.

• True

• False

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Which of following are true about child labor during the Industrial Revolution? (Choose all that apply)

• Thousands of children (many younger than a 6th grader) worked in mines and factories

• Children could work in small, cramped spaces

• Children did not do dangerous tasks

• Children were easily replaced

• Children could and would be beaten if they disobeyed

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What are reformers?

• people who want things to remain the same

• people who wanted to change things for the bette

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Which of the following happened as a result of reform during the Industrial Revolution? (Choose all that apply)

• Inspectors traveled to factories and mines

• Small children were required to attend school at least 2 hours/day

• reform helped working men

• it created laws to protect women and children from harsh and unsafe working conditions

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During what years did the Industrial Revolution occur?

• 1600s - 1700s

• 1700s - 1800s

• 1800s - 1900s

• 1900s - 2000s