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What agricultural practice allowed farmers to maintain soil fertility by rotating crops?

  • Three Field System
  • Selective Breeding
  • Enclosure Movement
  • Crop Rotation (correct)

    • The population in England decreased during the Agricultural Revolution due to better nutrition.

    False

    What was the primary industry that began to industrialize in Britain by 1800?

    Textiles

    The practice of breeding larger livestock using the principles of Mendelian genetics is known as ______.

    <p>selective breeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following advantages of Britain during the Industrial Revolution with their descriptions:

    <p>Natural resources = Waterpower, coal, and iron ore available Favorable geography = Large coastline facilitating trade Progressive ideas = Influence of scientific revolution and enlightenment Political stability = No wars fought on British soil during this time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a factor contributing to the population boom during this period?

    <p>Increase in population density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Enclosure Movement involved the removal of tenant farms by wealthy landowners.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who discovered that planting different types of crops could help retain soil nutrients?

    <p>Charles Townshend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major limitation to shipping before the development of canals?

    <p>Road conditions and availability of waterways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The steam-powered locomotive was originally created by George Stephenson without any prior innovations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one positive consequence of steam travel during the Industrial Revolution.

    <p>Greater Availability of Goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first working railroad engine was created by ________.

    <p>George Stephenson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following inventions is NOT associated with the textile production advancements in Britain?

    <p>Assembly line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following inventors to their contributions:

    <p>James Watt = Advanced steam engine design George Stephenson = First working railroad engine Samuel Slater = Introduced textile machinery to the USA Eli Whitney = Invented the cotton gin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Samuel Slater helped break Britain's monopoly on industrial technology in 1789.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transportation invention is associated with steam power and had a significant impact during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Steamships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one consequence of paying workers by their output?

    <p>Lower quality of goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Windows were typically opened in factories to allow for proper ventilation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By 1850, which country joined Britain as an industrial leader alongside Germany and Italy?

    <p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason families worked together in factories?

    <p>Low wages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Many textile workers suffered from __________ disease due to dust and fibers.

    <p>Brown Lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Urbanization during the 1850s was primarily driven by the stability of farming income.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the disease with its respective cause:

    <p>Brown Lung = Dust and fibers from textile production Black Lung = Coal dust exposure Degloving = Loose clothing or hair caught in machinery Toxic gas poisoning = Fumes from mining operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the typical number of residents per room in tenement buildings?

    <p>4-12 residents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    High rates of __________ and overcrowded conditions led to an increase in crime in urban areas.

    <p>poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of punishment was commonly used for workers who were late?

    <p>Corporal punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following diseases with their characteristics:

    <p>Cholera = Can kill in 1-3 days due to fever, dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea Typhoid = 30% fatal, lasts 2-4 weeks with high fever and intense sweating Amoebic Dysentery = Severe vomiting and diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Children who worked in factories were often able to maintain their education.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sanitation issue contributed to cholera outbreaks in urban areas?

    <p>Polluted water sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant risk associated with machinery in factories?

    <p>Crushed hands and arms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Firefighters in the 1850s were commonly a public service.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe one challenge faced by families working on farms compared to those in urban settings.

    <p>Regulated by sun and weather conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key factor that contributed to the agricultural advancements during the Agricultural Revolution?

    <p>Development of selective breeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The population in England significantly decreased during the Industrial Revolution due to poor sanitation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system did farmers use to maintain soil fertility by rotating crops?

    <p>Three Field System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The practice of breeding larger livestock using genetics is known as ______.

    <p>selective breeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following agricultural innovations with their descriptions:

    <p>Crop Rotation = Planting different crops to maintain soil nutrients Selective Breeding = Producing larger livestock through genetics Enclosure Movement = Landlords fencing off shared fields Three Field System = Rotating crops and leaving part of a field fallow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was an advantage of Britain during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Highly developed banking system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The textile industry was the first to industrialize in Britain by 1800.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one reason why the Enclosure Movement was significant during the Industrial Revolution.

    <p>It consolidated farmland, leading to more efficient agricultural production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary payment model for most workers in factories?

    <p>Piecework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Workers in factories typically had access to health insurance and pensions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common health issue faced by textile workers?

    <p>Brown Lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Many children who worked in factories faced physical ________ due to repetitive labor.

    <p>stunting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following factory conditions with their descriptions:

    <p>Poor ventilation = Windows often did not open Corporal punishment = Discipline often enforced harshly Lack of breaks = Workers faced fatigue Deafening noise = Machines created loud environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of families working together in factories?

    <p>Cheaper products for consumers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Women in the workplace were often paid the same as their male counterparts.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the conditions under which children often left school?

    <p>Financial need</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary reason for workers to leave rural areas and move to urban centers by the 1850s?

    <p>Promise of jobs and steady pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tenement buildings typically had multiple residents sharing one bathroom.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were common diseases associated with poor sanitation in urban areas during the 1850s?

    <p>Cholera, Typhoid, Amoebic Dysentery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The lack of ________ in many cities contributed to health issues like cholera and typhoid.

    <p>sanitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the disease with its effects:

    <p>Cholera = Can kill in 1-3 days due to fever, dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea Typhoid = 30% fatal, lasts 2-4 weeks with high fever and intense sweating Amoebic Dysentery = Severe vomiting and diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors contributed to a rise in crime rates in urban areas during the 1850s?

    <p>High rates of poverty and overcrowded conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Firefighters in the 1850s were usually a public service.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of living conditions characterized tenement life in urban centers?

    <p>Overcrowded apartments with shared bathrooms and poor sanitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the canal system developed during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>To connect existing rivers for cheaper shipping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Steam power significantly reduced the availability of goods during the Industrial Revolution.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was responsible for creating the first working railroad engine?

    <p>George Stephenson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The invention of the _________ contributed to significant personal travel for enjoyment during the Industrial Revolution.

    <p>steamship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following transportation innovations with their developments:

    <p>Steamship = Efficient water transport Railways = Land transport over long distances Canals = Man-made waterways for shipping Horse-drawn carriages = Early land transport method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major consequence of the steam-powered locomotive's development?

    <p>Reduction in job availability in transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The British government allowed engineers, mechanics, and toolmakers to leave the country freely before 1825.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major advancement in transportation and shipping resulted from the use of steam power during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Steamships and railways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Industrial Revolution (1710s-1920s)

    • The Industrial Revolution was a period of increased output of goods made by machines. It began as an agricultural revolution in early 1700s England.

    Agricultural Revolution

    • The enclosure movement transformed English farming. Feudal lord-controlled tenant farms were replaced by wealthy landowners renting land to free farmers. Landlords fenced off their leased property to maintain boundaries.

    Three Field System

    • Farmers rotated portions of their fields to maintain soil fertility. Different sections were left fallow (empty) for a period of years. This is a three-field system.

    Crop Rotation

    • Charles Townshend introduced crop rotation, replacing fallow periods with different crops to maintain soil nutrients. Examples include a rotation of wheat, clover, turnips, and wheat.

    Selective Breeding

    • Farmers used selective breeding to produce larger livestock, based on Mendelian genetics. An example is breeding large bulls to large cows in order to produce large calves.

    Population Boom

    • Innovations led to a doubling of the population in less than a century. This resulted from better nutrition (increased calcium and protein), improved sanitation (regular bathing and indoor plumbing, especially for the wealthy), and advancements in medicine (smallpox vaccine, but no antibiotics yet).

    Industrialization Begins in Britain

    • Britain's advantages included abundant natural resources (waterpower, coal, iron ore—later replaced by steel), favorable geography (large coastline for a large naval fleet and access to raw materials), progressive ideas from the scientific revolution and enlightenment, a well-developed banking system for low-interest loans to entrepreneurs, and political stability (no war on their soil during this period).

    First Industry: Textiles

    • Cottage industries were unable to keep up with the demand from a growing population.
    • Factories replaced cottage industries. Inventions such as the flying shuttle, water frame, power loom, spinning jenny, spinning mule, and cotton gin were key innovations in textile production.

    Industrializing Transportation

    • British transportation systems dated back to the middle ages (horse-drawn carriages on dirt roads and shipping via natural waterways).
    • A major limitation to shipping was the availability of waterways.
    • Early solutions included canal systems to connect existing rivers, resulting in cheaper shipping and greater availability of goods, with the consequent expansion of factories.

    Steam Revolution

    • Steam power led to two key innovations: steamships and railways (trains).
    • Engineers improved upon James Watt’s steam engine to create smaller, more portable steam engines, including George Stephenson's improved railroad engine, which used refined Trevithick's existing engine. This allowed for increased coal transport and industrial expansion.

    Consequences of Steam Travel

    • Positive: Greater availability of goods (due to cheaper shipping), lower prices (resulting from increased supply), further industrial growth, new markets (e.g., for farmers and fishing), and increased personal travel.
    • Negative: Substantial air pollution, loss of jobs previously held by wagon drivers, breakdowns and accidents, and increased exploitation of labor within the factory system.

    Spread of Industrialization

    • Initially, Britain held a monopoly on Industrial technologies due to government secrecy regulations.
    • Technological innovations spread to other parts of the world through the actions of Samuel Slater who copied Britain's technologies in the United States in 1789.
    • By the 1850s, the US joined Britain as an industrial leader, followed by others including Germany, and Italy.

    Urbanization

    • Workers left rural areas for urban centers, attracted by job opportunities and steady pay.
    • Farming was less stable with profits depending on weather conditions, and financial stability was also a barrier to farm work.
    • This rapid population growth in cities led to demand for cheap, efficient housing (tenements).

    Tenement Life

    • Large 3-5 story apartment complexes housed multiple residents per unit (4-12 per room). Tenements typically lacked indoor plumbing, electricity, and sufficient space.

    Problems of City Life: Disease

    • Unsanitary conditions (lack of garbage collection, polluted water, rats, insects, and poor hygiene) and close living conditions led to high rates of disease (including cholera, typhoid, and amoebic dysentery).

    Problems of City Life: Crime and Fire

    • High poverty and overcrowding contributed to crime rates and the lack of effective police protection.
    • Fire hazards were exacerbated by the cheap building materials used in tenements and the prevalence of open flames for lighting and cooking.

    Working Conditions

    • Farming: Families worked together, regulated by the seasons and weather.
    • Factories: Families worked together in factories with regulated hours (12-14 hour days, 6-7 days a week) governed by a whistle, determined by machine speed.

    Exploitation of Workers

    • Workers were often paid by piecework.
    • Zero tolerance policies with corporal punishment used for lateness or refusing tasks.
    • Cheaper products for consumers, increased profit for producers, led to less worker satisfaction and poorer quality goods.

    Factory Conditions

    • Often, windows could not be opened for ventilation, and there were few heating or cooling systems. Factories were noisy from machines and contained dangerous equipment with parts exposed, making them hazardous. Workers lacked proper training.

    Accidents and Disease

    • Machines often resulted in injuries (crushed hands, arms, body parts pulled into machines).
    • Diseases like Brown Lung (from textile dust) and Black Lung (from coal dust) were highly prevalent.
    • Workers had little compensation for workplace accidents and there was no health insurance.

    Women in the Workplace

    • Women were excluded from high-paying or managerial positions and paid less than their male counterparts.
    • Married women often lost jobs, and only poor women worked outside the home.

    Child Labor

    • Poverty led many children to leave school early for factory work.
    • Repetitive labor caused physical deformities (hunchback, bowlegs).
    • Children were forced to do physically demanding jobs like mining (5-6 year olds), in small mines, in textile mills (scrappers and doffers, as young as 5), and in factories of any type.
    • Orphaned children were forced to work for their upkeep by workhouses.
    • Children could be paid lower wages and were easier to manage than adults, making them appealing to employers, and unions struggled to organize them.

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