The Industrial Revolution: Technological Advancements

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The life and inventions of James Watt.

• The development of the textile industry in the 19th century.
  

• The impact of technological advancements during the Industrial Revolution.

• The challenges faced by workers in factories during the Industrial Revolution.

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Main idea

According to Dr. Sarah Gilbert, what was a significant consequence of the steam engine?

• It led to the decline of rural areas.

• It was vital for rail and sea transport.

• It made communication over long distances possible.

• It was the primary cause of environmental pollution.

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Point of view

Which development directly resulted from the emergence of factories?

• The growth of cities and urbanization.

• The invention of the steam engine.

• Improvements in the textile industry.

• The development of the telegraph.

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Interaction of ideas

What does the term “urbanization” mean as used in the passage?

• The process of making an area more rural.

• The decline in importance of urban areas.

• The development of new technologies in urban areas.

• The growth of cities and movement of people to cities.

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