Industrial Revolution Flashcards

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Identical components that can be used in place of each other

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Interchangeable parts

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Not associated with early factory working conditions

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Safe working conditions

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Before the Industrial Revolution, all products were created by hand

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True

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Innovation that enhanced transportation of goods and people

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Steam Engine

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Impact of the Industrial Revolution on urban areas

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Led to an increase in population in the cities

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Location of factories before the steam engine

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Along rivers

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Image of a factory with workers during the Industrial Revolution

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Railroads moved goods more quickly and less expensively over greater distances.

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This highlights the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of rail transport during the Industrial Revolution.

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An economy based on laissez-faire principles has prices based on supply and demand.

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This indicates that market forces determine the pricing of goods and services.

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Labor unions are composed of workers who join together for better conditions.

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Better working conditions for workers.