Industrial Revolution

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Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

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Great Britain

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In the early days of the Industrial Revolution, why were many factories built along rivers?

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Water power was used to power factory machines.

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In the early days of the Industrial Revolution, which item was manufactured in great numbers at newly built factories?

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textiles

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Which time period was marked by advances in technology which made farming easier and more productive?

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Agricultural Revolution

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Which of the following best describes industrialization?

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Advancement in technology to produce goods on a larger scale and a reliance on manufacturing of goods instead of individuals producing goods themselves.

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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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Word describing the rapid growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution.

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Urbanization

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What was one cause of the population spike during the Industrial Revolution?

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Agricultural advances

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Which statement is true about child labor during the Industrial Revolution?

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There were no labor laws that prevented children from working

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How did railroads impact the prices of goods & services?

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Made goods and services cheaper & easier to ship