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Industrial Rev.-Imperialism Flash Cards - Christian M
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The Industrial Revolution took place in _____________ and ________________. | Europe and America. |
| Where did manufacturing take place before the Industrial Revolution? | In homes or small cottage shops. |
| List four industries strongly influenced by the Industrial Revolution. | -Iron Production industries -Textile industries -Communication industries -Banking industries |
| What sort of new engine provided power for the Industrial Revolution? | The steam engine. |
| Who were the Luddites? | People who opposed against the use of new machine production because they eliminated PEOPLE'S jobs (they would sometimes destroy machines to try to stop the industrial revolution) |
| Why did England become the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution? | It had a stable society with colonies and had many amounts of iron |
| What role did England’s colonies play in that country’s Industrial Revolution? | They provided raw materials and markets |
| What are textiles? | Cloth and clothing manufacturing |
| What freedom did workers give up in moving from a cottage industry in textiles, to factory produced textiles? | Before the Industrial Revolution people had their own working hours and conditions |
| Who invented a cheap method for making steel? | Henry Bessemer |
| What were two major improvements in transportation during the Industrial Revolution? | The steamship and the steam locomotive |
| Which class benefited from the Industrial Revolution the most? | The middle and upper classes |
| What was the century during which the Industrial Revolution began? | 18th Century |
| What was the skill level of the average worker before and after the Industrial Revolution? | Before- High skill for completing the job from start to finish After- Low skill for completing parts of the job |
| Where was most work done before and after the Industrial Revolution? | Before- shops and homes After- factories (mostly) |
| What material was used for fuel before and after the Industrial Revolution? | Before- wood fuel (mostly) After- coal fuel (mostly) |
| Who or what set the pace of work before and after the Industrial Revolution? | Before- the worker, according to their own needs After- the pace of the machine the worker is working with |
| What level of productivity was achieved before and after the Industrial Revolution? | Before- low productivity, high prices After- high productivity, mass production |
| What is industrialization? | The process of productivity of a society |
| What is mechanization? | The process of changing work conditions |
| What is productivity? | The process of producing needs |
| Who invented an improved steam engine that powered the Industrial Revolution? | Henry Bessemer |
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