WS Midterm Review: Industrial Revolution

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During the Industrial Revolution, a new social and economic class that developed was the

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middle class

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Why was England the site of the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution?

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England had an abundance of natural resources such as coal, iron ore, and waterways where water wheels and steam engines could be built.

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In what industry did the Industrial Revolution start? Options: farming, textile/cloth industry, maritime industry, coal industry

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textile/cloth industry

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Mass production led to:

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goods became less expensive

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Before the Industrial Revolution all products were created by

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Hand

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What is the movement from rural to urban areas called?

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urbanization

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Why did people move to the cities during the Industrial revolution?

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Jobs in factories

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How did the Industrial Revolution affect the cities?

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Led to an increase in population in the cities

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What were living conditions in the city like during the Industrial Revolution?

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Crowded and unsanitary

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A reason some businesses hired children was:

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So they could save money by paying the children less money