Industrial Revolution Flashcard

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What does the Industrial Revolution refer to?

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The increased output of machine-made goods

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In which century did the Industrial Revolution begin? Options: 1600s, 1700s, 1800s, 1900s

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1700s

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What was the primary method of production before the Industrial Revolution?

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Cottage industries

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What did England have that contributed to the Industrial Revolution?

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Three factors of production

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Which of the following resources was abundant in England? Gold, Coal, Diamonds, Silver

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Coal

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Which of the following is a benefit of crop rotation? Increased soil erosion, Healthier soil for growing, Decreased crop yield, More pests

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Healthier soil for growing

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What does crop rotation help prevent? Options: Soil depletion, Increased water usage, Pest infestation, Crop diversity

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Soil depletion

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What is a characteristic of the Enclosure Movement?

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Private ownership and fencing of land

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What agricultural practice involves changing the type of crop grown in a particular area?

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Crop rotation

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Which invention is associated with James Hargreaves?

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Spinning Jenny