Why the Industrial Revolution Began in England

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What was the Industrial Revolution?

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A transition to mass-produced goods in factories

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Which industry was dominant during the early Industrial Revolution? Options: Automobile, Electronics, Textile, Steel

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Textile

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Who invented the spinning jenny?

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James Hargreaves

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What was the significance of James Watt's steam engine?

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It powered machines in factories and transportation

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What was the 'enclosure movement'?

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A process of combining and fencing land

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Which natural resource was crucial for the Industrial Revolution?

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Coal

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What are the three 'factors of production'?

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Land, labor, and capital

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What was a result of the Agricultural Revolution in England? Options: Decrease in food production, Increase in urban population, Decline in livestock size, Reduction in crop yields

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Increase in urban population

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How did the political system in England support the Industrial Revolution?

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By enforcing property rights and patents

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What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on England's population?

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It grew by 280%.