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What is the Industrial Revolution?

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A period in history marked by major innovation leading to worldwide change.

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When and where do most historians believe the Industrial Revolution began?

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In Great Britain around 1750

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How did the use of machines in farming impact the agricultural workforce?

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It reduced the need for agricultural workers, leading many to move to cities.

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What factor contributed to the rapid growth of British cities during the Industrial Revolution? Options: Increased travel and exploration by sea, The development of manufacturing in factories, The discovery of new agricultural methods, Improvements in health care

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The development of manufacturing in factories

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Before the Industrial Revolution, how were most goods made?

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By craftsmen such as jewelers and blacksmiths

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What invention allowed people to send messages almost instantly over long distances?

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The telegraph

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How did the steam engine improve transportation on rivers?

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It allowed steamboats to travel against currents and high winds.

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What impact did Robert Fulton’s steamboat Clermont have on shipping?

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It reduced shipping costs in the United States by over 90%

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Why was John Deere’s steel plow a significant invention for farming?

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It prevented soil from sticking to the plow and was more durable

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What was the primary benefit of the mechanical reaper invented by Cyrus McCormick?

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It increased the amount of land a farmer could harvest in a day.