Industrial Revolution Review

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In the late 19th century, how did the growth of industry affect American society?

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The percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased.

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A reason some businesses hired children was:

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So they could save money by paying the children less money

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What is the movement from rural to urban areas called?

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Urbanization

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Why did people move to cities during the Industrial Revolution?

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People were looking for work in factories

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This picture shows which problem of the factory system in Great Britain? Choose the BEST answer.

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Child Labor

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During the Industrial Revolution, a new social and economic class that developed was called the:

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Middle Class

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In the early days of the Industrial Revolution, which item was manufactured in great numbers at newly built factories? In what industry did the Industrial Revolution begin?

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Textiles

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Which of the following best describes the term industrialization? Choose the BEST answer: Nations began to rely on one another for trade of various goods and resources after the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, Smaller nations needed assistance from their larger neighbors, so they formed trade alliances, More and more people began to move to cities, away from rural areas, Advancement in technology (machines) to produce goods on a larger scale and a reliance on manufacturing of goods instead of individuals producing goods by hand

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Advancement in technology (machines) to produce goods on a larger scale and a reliance on manufacturing of goods instead of individuals producing goods by hand

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Which statement was true at the BEGINNING of the Industrial Revolution? Options: Children were not allowed to work in the mines during the Industrial Revolution, Children got paid less and there were no labor laws that prevented children from working, Work conditions were closely regulated, Children were allowed to work but they were treated fairly.

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Children got paid less and there were no labor laws that prevented children from working

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The Industrial Revolution began in which country?

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Great Britain