(APWH) 5.3 Industrial Revolution Begins

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What factors contributed to and characterized industrialization in the period from 1750 to 1900?

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Technological advancements and urbanization

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During the early 18th century, what materials did most British families use to make their clothes?

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Wool and flax

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Who invented the spinning jenny in the 1760s?

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James Hargreaves

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Who was considered the father of the factory system?

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Richard Arkwright

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In 1798, who created a system of interchangeable parts for manufacturing firearms for the U.S. military?

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Eli Whitney

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The impact of the spinning jenny and the water frame on textile production was:

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Increased production speed and efficiency

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What geographic advantages did Britain have that made it a leader in industrialization? Access to numerous rivers and canals for transportation, Rich deposits of coal and iron ore, A large number of colonies for raw materials

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All of the above

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The significance of coal in Britain's industrialization was:

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It was a primary energy source for factories and transportation.

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Which areas in Britain became major coal mining regions during industrialization?

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The Midlands and South Wales

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What resources did Britain access from its colonies?

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Spices and textiles