Industrial Revolutions

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Who invented the Cotton Gin?

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Eli Whitney

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Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in England?

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They had all the essential factors of production: land, labor, and capital

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One of the benefits of crop rotation was that it:

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kept the soil fertile

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Where did all the early factories have to be located, and why?

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near water because they used it as a power source

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The Middle Class of the Industrial Revolution

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Bourgeoise

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What product was first made using machines in factories? Options: Steel, textiles, locomotives, flying shuttles

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textiles

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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 impact did the Agricultural Revolution have on the population of England?

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The population increased dramatically.

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England is an island. Why was this an advantage during the Industrial Revolution?

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England has many ports and rivers which allow easier worldwide trade.