SOL WHII.9a Industrial Revolution Sci/Tech/Social Changes – Flashcards
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What country was the first to industrialize? Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
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England (England is part of Great Britain).
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Industrialization spread from England to where?
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Western Europe and the U.S.
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With the Industrial Revolution (based in Europe) came an increased demand for raw materials from what continents?
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the Americas, Asia, and Africa
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Why did the spread of industrialism to Europe and the United States accelerate colonialism and imperialism?
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Rising economic powers that wanted to control raw materials and markets throughout the world. So they colonized or took over other countries.
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Advancements in ___________ produced the Industrial Revolution.
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technology
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Advancements in ___________ altered the lives of people living in the new industrial cities.
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science and medicine
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Why did the Industrial Revolution originate in England? (2 factors)
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-natural resources like coal & iron ore -steam engine, the invention and improvement
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Which three industries where important during the Industrial Revolution?
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1. Cotton Textile 2. Iron 3. Steel
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Why did people start to move from the country to the cities?
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The British Enclosure Movement
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The demise (end) of cottage industries was a result of the rise of?
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the factory system
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The Bessemer process was created to produce __________ during the Industrial Revolution.
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Steel
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What technology was improved by James Watt during the Industrial Revolution?
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Steam Engine
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The spinning jenny was invented by whom during the Industrial Revolution?
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James Hargreaves
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Who invented the cotton gin during the Industrial Revolution?
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Eli Whitney
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Who developed the smallpox vaccine/vaccination?
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Edward Jenner
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Who discovered bacteria?
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Louis Pasteur
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How did the Industrial Revolution affect the standard of living and education?
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-Increased standards of living for many but not all. -Increased education.
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What concept can be described as population increase in cities and depopulation of the country side?
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Urbanization
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Why would there be a population increase in major English cities during the 1800s?
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The Industrial Revolution
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How did the Industrial Revolution impact the working and middle classes?
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-Growth of the middle class -Dissatisfaction of working class with working conditions
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One negative effect of the Industrial Revolution was?
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Environmental Pollution
