Industrial Revolution and Enclosure Movement Summary

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What was the primary reason for England's leadership in the Industrial Revolution?

Abundant availability of natural resources

Strong economy and political stability (correct)

Flourishing textile industry in London

Invention of the steam engine by James Watt

Which invention significantly contributed to the Industrial Revolution?

Telegraph

Sewing machine with a foot treadle

Steam engine by James Watt (correct)

McCormick’s reaper

What characterized the period known as the Industrial Revolution?

Flourishing textile industry in London

Abuse of workers and poor living conditions (correct)

Improved agricultural productivity due to enclosure movement

Revolutionized transportation in Britain

What did the Enclosure Movement lead to?

Improved agricultural productivity Signup and view all the answers

Which industry flourished in London during the Industrial Revolution?

Textile industry Signup and view all the answers

What was a negative consequence of industrialization during the Industrial Revolution?

Overcrowding and poor living conditions Signup and view all the answers

What did Jethro Tull contribute to the Industrial Revolution?

Improved agricultural productivity through crop rotation Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant impact of railroads during the Industrial Revolution?

Revolutionized transportation in Britain Signup and view all the answers

What were characteristic American inventions during the Industrial Revolution?

Sewing machine with a foot treadle and telephone Signup and view all the answers

What were the challenges associated with the population growth of cities during industrialization?

Poor planning, lack of sanitary measures, and spread of diseases Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the flourishing of the textile industry in London during the Industrial Revolution?

Technological inventions and availability of cotton and wool Signup and view all the answers

What was the philosophy advocating minimal government intervention in business?

Laissez Faire Economics Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant improvement in transportation during the Industrial Revolution?

Transportation impacted by Watt's steam engine Signup and view all the answers

Which economic system advocates for government or community ownership of production means?

Socialism Signup and view all the answers

What were the positive effects of industrialization mentioned in the text?

Creation of jobs, wealth, and advancements in technology Signup and view all the answers

What were the reasons for urbanization during industrialization?

People moved to cities for better job opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What enabled the rise of significant business growth in industries like railroads and steel?

Selling stocks Signup and view all the answers

What were the long-term effects of new economic ideas during industrialization?

Influenced the global economy, social structures, and political systems Signup and view all the answers

What was advocated by communism?

A classless society with public ownership of property Signup and view all the answers

Which people contributed significantly to the U.S. textile industry according to the text?

Samuel Slater's sewing machines. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of large U.S. corporations mentioned in the text?

Standard Oil and Carnegie Steel. Signup and view all the answers