Flashcard: Industrial Revolution

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Transportation in the 1800s was revolutionized by the development of the

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steam engine

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A major reason the Industrial Revolution developed in Great Britain in the 1700s was because of Great Britain’s geographic features.

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geographic features

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Which characteristic of the Industrial Revolution most directly contributed to the health concern highlighted in this illustration and excerpt? Options: urban population growth, improved communication, new power sources, trade union movement

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urban population growth

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Based on this document, identify one advantage of England’s geographic context: England is in the Mediterranean Sea, England is an island located near trade routes, England is a part of mainland Europe, England has highways for transporting goods overland.

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England is an island located near trade routes.

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Choose the effect of industrialization shown between Image #1 and Image #2.

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mass production of textiles

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Which of the following was a cause of the Agriculutral Revolution?
Options: New technologies and techniques that made farming more efficient, Fair and equal distribution of farmland to small farmers, The spreading of communal farmland in villages, The use of the open field system

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New technologies and techniques that made farming more efficient

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Of the following, which one is the most significant change brought on by the Industrial Revolution? Options: People could work from home and send their products to factories for final assembly. Skilled laborers had more advanced tools at their disposal. Products were primary made by machines. More people were engaged in manufacturing.

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Products were primary made by machines.

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In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin? Options: The United States, England, France, Germany

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England

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What impact did the Agricultural Revolution have on the population of England?

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The population increased dramatically.

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What are enclosures?

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Large farming land that were enclosed to boost crop yields