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Which invention revolutionized transportation and manufacturing during the First Industrial Revolution?
Spinning jenny
Steam engine
Cotton gin
Power loom
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What time period did the First Industrial Revolution primarily take place?
16th-17th century
18th-19th century
20th-21st century
Ancient times
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Who is credited with inventing the steam engine, a key innovation of the First Industrial Revolution?
James Watt
Richard Arkwright
Eli Whitney
Thomas Edison
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Which industry was transformed by mechanized spinning and weaving machines during the First Industrial Revolution?
Automotive industry
Textile industry
Pharmaceutical industry
Film industry
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What major change occurred in the labor force during the First Industrial Revolution?
Increase in artisanal production
Decline in urban population
Rise of factory labor
Expansion of agricultural jobs
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Which natural resource became a vital source of energy during the First Industrial Revolution?
Wind
Coal
Solar power
Hydroelectricity
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What were the social and environmental consequences of the First Industrial Revolution?
Decreased pollution
Increased pollution
Improved working conditions
Reduced socioeconomic inequalities
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What were some factors that contributed to the start of the First Industrial Revolution?
Advancements in agriculture
Decline in population
Lack of natural resources
Isolation from trade routes
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Which sectors of the economy were most affected by the First Industrial Revolution?
Education and healthcare
Finance and banking
Manufacturing, transportation, and agriculture
Entertainment and media
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What were some challenges faced by workers during the First Industrial Revolution?
Short working hours and high wages
Safe working conditions and job security
Long hours, low wages, and poor working conditions
Equal pay for all workers
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