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Amh 2010 Industrial Revolution Notes
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- AMH 2010
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- Florida Atlantic University
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1. What were the causes of the Industrial Revolution?The causes of the industrial revolution was because of the vast amount of coal
that led to the building of factories and innovations being produced in those factories
2. What were the positive effects of the Industrial Revolution?
Positive effects of the Industrial Revolution is the mass production of items, many
people were being employed, and the innovations which helped people out
3. What were the negative effects of the Industrial Revolution?
The negative effects of the Industrial Revolution is pollution, unsanitary living
conditions, unsafe working and living conditions, and abusive labor
4. Why was Great Britain a prime location for the Industrial Revolution to begin?
Great Britain was a prime location for the Industrial Revolution to begin was
because of it’s location, excellent trade routes, and access to coal which made the
factories run more efficiently
5. Why was the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in England a turning point in
history?
The beginning of the Industrial Revolution in England was a turning point in
history was because there were new products being made in huge amounts
6. How did London become the largest city in Europe by 1750?
London became the largest city in Europe by 1750 was because
7. How did the way of life for people in England during the 18th century change?
(agricultural v. industrial)
8. Why was there a shift in population from rural areas to urban areas during the
Industrial Revolution?
9. How was society arranged usually arranged in 18th century? (social hierarchy)
10. How did the living standards of Industrial workers increase during 1800-1914?
11. How did women participate in the “putting-out” system?
Women participated in the putting-out system because at the start of the first
Industrial Revolution women were paid to work in their house to make clothing for
people that asked them
12. How did the industrial revolution impact women workers?
The Industrial Revolution impacted women workers because women got jobs at
factories so easily because they could get paid much less than male workers were paid.
13. Why were children employed by factories during the Industrial Revolution?
Children were employed by factories during the Industrial Revolution because
they were small so they can fit under the machines in the factories and if childrens
parents were poor they sent the kids out to go make money
14. How did new technology/inventions impact the textile industry?
New technology/inventions impacted the textile industry
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