Coal, Steam, and The Industrial Revolution – Flashcards
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When was the Industrial Revolution
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Between 1750 and 1850
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What was the percentage of farmers before the Industrial Revolution
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80%
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What was the Industrial Revolution
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An increase in production brought about by the use of machines and characterized by the use of new energy sources
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Where did Industrial Revolution start
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Europe, especially in Britain
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What were the two advantages that Europeans, specifically the British, had during the Industrial Revolution
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- Coal - Wages
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Coal during the Industrial Revolution provided
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A different and better source of energy to automate production
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British were in advantage because of wages because
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They had the highest wages in the world at the beginning of the 18th century
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In ___________(Year), Wages in London were the equivalent of 11 grams of silver per day
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1725
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In 1725, Wages in Amsterdam were the equivalent of ____ grams of silver per day
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9 grams
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In 1725, Wages in Beijing, Venice, and Florence were under ____ grams of silver per day
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4 grams
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In 1725, Wages in Delhi were under ____ grams of silver per day
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2 grams
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Which country had a really productive agriculture that could be supported at a very low cost during the Industrial Revolution
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India
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What created the much of the market in Europe during the Industrial Revolution
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Indian Cotton
