AICE Chapter 2 Test Review

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Which of the following best describes Britain's social structure during the Agricultural Revolution? A classless society with equal opportunities for all, A rigid hierarchy with limited social mobility, A meritocracy based solely on individual achievements, A system dominated by the merchant class

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A rigid hierarchy with limited social mobility

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How was King George III involved in agricultural innovation?

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He experimented with crop rotation on royal farms.

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Was foreign trade an important feature of the British economy in the decades before 1750?

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Yes, it was crucial for economic growth

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What were the two main types of textiles Britain produced in the 18th century?

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Wool and cotton

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Who took out two patents on puddling and rolling iron, leading to better quality and cheaper iron in Britain?

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Henry Cort

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What significant contribution did James Watt make to the Industrial Revolution?

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He improved the efficiency of the steam engine

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How did Parliament facilitate the expansion of railways in Britain?

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By passing acts allowing railway companies to purchase land

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Approximately what percentage of exports from Britain went to its colonies or former colonies in North America and the West Indies?

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30%

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What was the primary purpose of the Municipal Corporations Act?

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To reform and standardize local government

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What did the Royal Commission report published in 1842 primarily focus on? Options: The conditions of factory workers, The state of agriculture in Britain, The efficiency of the railway system, The quality of education in urban areas

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The conditions of factory workers