Quick Review: Industrial Revolution

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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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Which product was first manufactured using machines in factories? Options: Steel, Textiles, Locomotives, Flying shuttles

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Textiles

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Which of the following was NOT associated with early factory working conditions? Low wages, Safe working conditions, Dangerous working conditions, Widespread pollution

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Safe working conditions

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What is the movement from rural to urban areas called?

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Urbanization

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During the Industrial Revolution, a new social and economic class developed. What was it?

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The middle class

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What is the best definition of 'capital' in the context of the Industrial Revolution? Options: A city where industrial production increased, becoming an important city for a nation's economy. Money, equipment, and/or resources that were used to invest in businesses or entrepreneurs. A type of investment that helped a factory or business get started. None of these best define 'capital'.

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Money, equipment, and/or resources that were used to invest in businesses or entrepreneurs.

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Why were railroads so important during that time?

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They moved goods more quickly and less expensively over greater distances.

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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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Who created the telephone by experimenting with sending sound over electric wires?

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Alexander Graham Bell

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What is the organization of workers who seek better pay and working conditions called?

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Labor Union