Industrial Revolution Study Flashcard

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Why is Louis Pasteur's work on germ theory considered a turning point in medical science?

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It demonstrated that maintaining hygiene can reduce the spread of diseases.

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Based on the chart above, which factor most significantly contributed to the population increase in Birmingham?

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industrial development

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Based on the illustration, what aspects of 19th-century London slums are depicted? 1. Overcrowded living spaces. 2. Children working in factories. 3. Spread of infectious diseases. 4. People in tattered clothing.

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1. Overcrowded living spaces, 4. People in tattered clothing.

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Which city experienced the largest population growth from 1760 to 1881? Nottingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Sheffield

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Liverpool

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Which two cities had less than 25,000 in 1760? Sheffield and Nottingham, Bristol and Liverpool, Birmingham and Liverpool, Nottingham and Liverpool

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Sheffield and Nottingham

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A visionary individual organized resources to launch a new venture, taking on financial risks to innovate and drive market expansion. This person is known as a(n)

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entrepreneur.

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What was a primary reason for the formation of labor unions in the 1800s?

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To address poor wages and unsafe working conditions.

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What was a significant demographic shift in England during the Industrial Revolution?

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Movement from rural villages to industrial towns.

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Which ideology is Karl Marx primarily known for developing? Options: capitalism, anarchism, communism, liberalism

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communism

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Which factor significantly contributed to the rapid population growth in England during the 18th and 19th centuries? Options: industrialization, agricultural improvements, advancements in medicine, expansion of the British Empire

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agricultural improvements