Industrial Revolution

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The __________________ paved the way for the Industrial Revolution because it led to more workers available for factory work.

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Agricultural Revolution

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Which statement best describes a major reason that the Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain? A strong union movement was able to secure good working conditions and high wages for factory workers. Industries were owned by the national government. Cities could easily accommodate the migration of people from rural to urban areas. Sufficient coal and iron ore reserves and a good transportation system were available.

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Sufficient coal and iron ore reserves and a good transportation system were available.

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Which geographic feature most aided England during the Industrial Revolution? Options: natural harbors, monsoon winds, mountainous terrain, desert climate

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natural harbors

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The invention of spinning and weaving machinery increased the number of workers in the textile industry in Europe because

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the demand for goods increased as goods became cheaper to produce

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Which social change occurred during the Industrial Revolution? Options: increased status for religious leaders, growth of the working class, expansion of privileges for the landed nobility, development of the extended family

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growth of the working class

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In the early 18th century, the Agricultural Revolution in Great Britain resulted in urbanization because

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displaced rural workers migrated to find jobs in cities

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Which conclusion is best supported by the information on the map?

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England's natural resources led to the growth of industrial cities.

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What was one reason the Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain?

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Abundant natural resources were available in Great Britain.

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Which was a result of the Industrial Revolution in England during the 19th century?

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The structure of society changed to include a growing middle class.

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Which event caused this population shift in Great Britain? Options: rebellions in Ireland, the Industrial Revolution, emigration to the Americas, the bubonic plague

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the Industrial Revolution