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what were the 1st modern factories?

• textiles

• sugar mills

what made industrialization possible

• coal

• steel

• textiles

Which of the following aspects of the Industrial Revolution is NOT thoroughly discussed in the article?

• the development of the Industrial Revolution in America

• how innovation shaped the Industrial Revolution

• the factors that influenced Great Britain’s leadership in the Industrial Revolution

Which answer choice BEST describes the structure of the article?

• The article describes the chronological events that took place during the Industrial Revolution, and explains the subsequent changes in the global economy.

• The article identifies many different causes for the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain, and explains the effect it had on economic changes around the globe.

Is the first paragraph an effective way to engage readers on the topic of the Industrial Revolution? Why or why not

• No; by beginning with the concept of change, the reader is uncertain about the accuracy of the information regarding the Industrial Revolution.

• Yes; because the paragraph presents details that evoke emotion, inviting the reader to care about the topics of economic change and industry

• yes; because the paragraph presents a very broad topic (economic change) as a way to introduce the specific change of the Industrial Revolution.