Industrial Revolution and Its Impact

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What change occurred during the Industrial Revolution?

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Making products by machine instead of by hand.

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Which of the following best describes the working conditions for children in factories?

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B) Dangerous jobs with high risk of injury

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During the Industrial Revolution, more people moved to ________________ to work.

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urban area

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What health risks did factory workers face?

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C) Dust-filled air causing lung diseases

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By setting up colonies around the world, European countries were able to get __________ for free.

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natural resources

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The Boer War in South Africa was primarily about:

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C) Control of gold and diamond resources

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How did imperialism typically NEGATIVELY impact indigenous populations?

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C) By forcing low wages and suppressing local cultures

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King Leopold II's actions in the Congo region demonstrated:

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C) Exploitation through forced labor

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What motivated European powers to divide Africa in the late 1800s?

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C) Competition for rich natural resources