Causation in the Age of Industrialization - AP European History
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Who wrote 'The Wealth of Nations'?
Who wrote 'The Wealth of Nations'?
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Adam Smith. Advocated free market economics and division of labor principles.
Adam Smith. Advocated free market economics and division of labor principles.
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What was the approximate time frame of the first Industrial Revolution?
What was the approximate time frame of the first Industrial Revolution?
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1760 to 1840. Period when mechanization transformed European manufacturing.
1760 to 1840. Period when mechanization transformed European manufacturing.
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What was one effect of the mechanization of agriculture?
What was one effect of the mechanization of agriculture?
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Increased food production. Machines improved farming efficiency and crop yields.
Increased food production. Machines improved farming efficiency and crop yields.
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Identify one of the primary labor sources for early factories.
Identify one of the primary labor sources for early factories.
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Women and children. Cheap labor force willing to work for low wages.
Women and children. Cheap labor force willing to work for low wages.
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What did the Luddites oppose?
What did the Luddites oppose?
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Industrial machinery and its impact on jobs. Textile workers who destroyed labor-saving machines.
Industrial machinery and its impact on jobs. Textile workers who destroyed labor-saving machines.
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What was a common working condition in early factories?
What was a common working condition in early factories?
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Long hours and unsafe environments. Workers faced dangerous machinery without safety regulations.
Long hours and unsafe environments. Workers faced dangerous machinery without safety regulations.
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What legislation limited child labor in Britain?
What legislation limited child labor in Britain?
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The Factory Act of 1833. Prohibited employment of children under 9 in textile mills.
The Factory Act of 1833. Prohibited employment of children under 9 in textile mills.
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Identify the economic theory advocating for minimal government intervention.
Identify the economic theory advocating for minimal government intervention.
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Laissez-faire. Government should not interfere with business operations.
Laissez-faire. Government should not interfere with business operations.
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Identify one effect of industrialization on global trade.
Identify one effect of industrialization on global trade.
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Increased volume and speed of trade. Railroads and steamships accelerated international commerce.
Increased volume and speed of trade. Railroads and steamships accelerated international commerce.
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What book did Karl Marx co-author in 1848?
What book did Karl Marx co-author in 1848?
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The Communist Manifesto. Called for workers to unite against capitalist exploitation.
The Communist Manifesto. Called for workers to unite against capitalist exploitation.
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Who is known for the theory of Communism?
Who is known for the theory of Communism?
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Karl Marx. Critiqued capitalism and proposed worker ownership of production.
Karl Marx. Critiqued capitalism and proposed worker ownership of production.
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What is the Industrial Revolution?
What is the Industrial Revolution?
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The transition to new manufacturing processes in Europe (c. 1760-1840). Marked the shift from hand production to machine manufacturing.
The transition to new manufacturing processes in Europe (c. 1760-1840). Marked the shift from hand production to machine manufacturing.
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Identify one major technological advancement during the Industrial Revolution.
Identify one major technological advancement during the Industrial Revolution.
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The steam engine. Powered machinery and transportation, revolutionizing production.
The steam engine. Powered machinery and transportation, revolutionizing production.
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Which industry was first transformed by the Industrial Revolution?
Which industry was first transformed by the Industrial Revolution?
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The textile industry. Cotton production was mechanized first with spinning and weaving innovations.
The textile industry. Cotton production was mechanized first with spinning and weaving innovations.
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Which country led the Industrial Revolution?
Which country led the Industrial Revolution?
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Great Britain. Had natural resources, capital, and favorable conditions for innovation.
Great Britain. Had natural resources, capital, and favorable conditions for innovation.
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Identify a major social consequence of the Industrial Revolution.
Identify a major social consequence of the Industrial Revolution.
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Child labor in factories. Young workers faced dangerous conditions and long hours.
Child labor in factories. Young workers faced dangerous conditions and long hours.
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Which financial institution expanded due to industrialization?
Which financial institution expanded due to industrialization?
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Banks. Provided capital for factory construction and business expansion.
Banks. Provided capital for factory construction and business expansion.
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What economic system is associated with the Industrial Revolution?
What economic system is associated with the Industrial Revolution?
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Capitalism. Private ownership and profit motive drove industrial investment.
Capitalism. Private ownership and profit motive drove industrial investment.
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Which invention is attributed to Richard Arkwright?
Which invention is attributed to Richard Arkwright?
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The water frame. Water-powered spinning machine that produced stronger thread.
The water frame. Water-powered spinning machine that produced stronger thread.
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What book did Karl Marx co-author in 1848?
What book did Karl Marx co-author in 1848?
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The Communist Manifesto. Called for workers to unite against capitalist exploitation.
The Communist Manifesto. Called for workers to unite against capitalist exploitation.
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Which industry was first transformed by the Industrial Revolution?
Which industry was first transformed by the Industrial Revolution?
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The textile industry. Cotton production was mechanized first with spinning and weaving innovations.
The textile industry. Cotton production was mechanized first with spinning and weaving innovations.
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Who invented the spinning jenny?
Who invented the spinning jenny?
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James Hargreaves. Multi-spindle device increased cotton thread production efficiency.
James Hargreaves. Multi-spindle device increased cotton thread production efficiency.
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What was one effect of the mechanization of agriculture?
What was one effect of the mechanization of agriculture?
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Increased food production. Machines improved farming efficiency and crop yields.
Increased food production. Machines improved farming efficiency and crop yields.
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What labor organization emerged during the Industrial Revolution?
What labor organization emerged during the Industrial Revolution?
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Trade unions. Workers organized to demand better wages and conditions.
Trade unions. Workers organized to demand better wages and conditions.
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What was a common working condition in early factories?
What was a common working condition in early factories?
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Long hours and unsafe environments. Workers faced dangerous machinery without safety regulations.
Long hours and unsafe environments. Workers faced dangerous machinery without safety regulations.
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What was the approximate time frame of the first Industrial Revolution?
What was the approximate time frame of the first Industrial Revolution?
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1760 to 1840. Period when mechanization transformed European manufacturing.
1760 to 1840. Period when mechanization transformed European manufacturing.
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Which country led the Industrial Revolution?
Which country led the Industrial Revolution?
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Great Britain. Had natural resources, capital, and favorable conditions for innovation.
Great Britain. Had natural resources, capital, and favorable conditions for innovation.
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What was a significant environmental impact of industrialization?
What was a significant environmental impact of industrialization?
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Increased pollution. Coal burning and industrial waste contaminated air and water.
Increased pollution. Coal burning and industrial waste contaminated air and water.
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Which invention is associated with Samuel Morse?
Which invention is associated with Samuel Morse?
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The Morse code. Dot-dash communication system for telegraph messages.
The Morse code. Dot-dash communication system for telegraph messages.
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What characterized the second phase of the Industrial Revolution?
What characterized the second phase of the Industrial Revolution?
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Advances in steel, chemicals, and electricity. New technologies expanded beyond textiles to heavy industry.
Advances in steel, chemicals, and electricity. New technologies expanded beyond textiles to heavy industry.
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