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Flashcards on The First Industrial Revolution
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When did the First Industrial Revolution occur?
Late 18th century to early 19th century
Where did the First Industrial Revolution start?
Great Britain
What was the main catalyst for the First Industrial Revolution?
Inventions and advancements in technology
What were the major industries during the First Industrial Revolution?
Textiles, iron, coal mining
What impact did the First Industrial Revolution have on the agricultural sector?
Agriculture became more mechanized and efficient
What social changes occurred during the First Industrial Revolution?
Rise of urbanization, creation of new social classes, labor movements
Who were key inventors during the First Industrial Revolution?
James Watt, Eli Whitney, George Stephenson
What were the consequences of the First Industrial Revolution?
Economic growth, improved living standards, environmental pollution
What was the impact of the steam engine on transportation during the First Industrial Revolution?
It revolutionized transportation by enabling the development of railways and steamships
How did the working conditions change during the First Industrial Revolution?
Long hours, low wages, dangerous working conditions
What are some key characteristics of the First Industrial Revolution?
Factory system, mass production, urbanization
What role did child labor play in the First Industrial Revolution?
Children were often employed in factories and mines, facing harsh conditions
What advancements in communication occurred during the First Industrial Revolution?
Invention of the telegraph, improvement in printing press
How did the population change during the First Industrial Revolution?
Population growth, especially in urban areas
What impact did the First Industrial Revolution have on global trade?
Expansion of international trade and colonization
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What were the major industries during the First Industrial Revolution?
Agriculture
Textiles
Information Technology
Automotive
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What is the time range of the First Industrial Revolution?
Early 20th century
Late 18th century to early 19th century
Mid 17th century to late 18th century
Mid 19th century to early 20th century
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Where did the First Industrial Revolution start?
Great Britain
United States
France
Germany
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What were the consequences of the First Industrial Revolution?
Economic growth
Population decline
Technological stagnation
Environmental preservation
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Who were key inventors during the First Industrial Revolution?
James Watt
Eli Whitney
George Stephenson
Thomas Edison
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What was the impact of the steam engine on transportation during the First Industrial Revolution?
Revolutionized transportation
No impact on transportation
Decreased transportation efficiency
Increased reliance on animal transportation
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How did the working conditions change during the First Industrial Revolution?
Decreased working hours
Increased wages
Long hours, low wages, dangerous conditions
Improved healthcare benefits
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What are some key characteristics of the First Industrial Revolution?
Factory system
Mass production
Agricultural revolution
Simple barter economy
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What role did child labor play in the First Industrial Revolution?
Children were often employed in factories and mines
Children were prohibited from working
Children only worked in agricultural fields
Child labor was not present during that time
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What impact did the First Industrial Revolution have on global trade?
Expansion of international trade and colonization
Decrease in global trade
Isolationism
End of trade routes
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