Industrialization
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- Q1What major change does the term 'Industrial Revolution' describe?Increase in agricultural productionRise of aristocratic powerChange from agrarian to industrial economyExpansion of maritime trade30s
- Q2Which technological innovation mechanized the cotton industry in Lancashire?Power-loomSteam engineCotton ginSpinning-jenny30s
- Q3What was a consequence of the Agricultural Revolution?Increased agricultural jobsRise of the landed gentryUrbanizationDecreased coal production30s
- Q4What significant development is often referred to as the Transport Revolution?Introduction of steam enginesRise of factory townsIncrease in agricultural exportsExtensive development of waterways and railways30s
- Q5What material began to replace wood in buildings and machinery during the Industrial Revolution?StoneIronPlasticGlass30s
- Q6What was a common working condition for children during the Industrial Revolution?Mandatory rest breaksLong working hours in dangerous conditionsShort school hoursHigh wages for their work30s
- Q7What was the primary purpose of trade unions formed during the Industrial Revolution?To support aristocratic interestsTo promote factory ownershipTo improve working conditions and wagesTo encourage agricultural work30s
- Q8In what way were women employed during the Industrial Revolution?Exclusively in agricultureAs aristocrats and landownersIn both cottage and factory industriesOnly as factory workers30s
- Q9What was a characteristic of the living conditions for workers during this period?Access to public healthcareWell-structured communitiesLuxury housing with amenitiesPoor living conditions with no sanitation30s
- Q10At what age were children typically apprenticed to learn a trade?812141630s
- Q11What was one of the responsibilities of a master towards their apprentice?Teaching advanced skillsPaying a salaryOffering vacationsProviding food, a place to sleep, and clothing30s
- Q12What was a common condition for children working in mills and mines?Receiving good wagesGetting regular breaksWorking long hours in dangerous conditionsWorking in safe environments30s
- Q13What age could some children in the workforce be as young as?10 years old8 years old6 years old12 years old30s
- Q14What was one of the main reasons women were forced into prostitution?High education costsPovertyEconomic opportunitiesDesire for freedom30s
- Q15What dangers did prostitutes face?Job securityIllness, violence, and hungerHigh incomeFriendly working environments30s