21 Questions
What was the primary reason for England's leadership in the Industrial Revolution?
Strong economy and political stability
Which invention significantly contributed to the Industrial Revolution?
Steam engine by James Watt
What characterized the period known as the Industrial Revolution?
Abuse of workers and poor living conditions
What did the Enclosure Movement lead to?
Improved agricultural productivity
Which industry flourished in London during the Industrial Revolution?
Textile industry
What was a negative consequence of industrialization during the Industrial Revolution?
Overcrowding and poor living conditions
What did Jethro Tull contribute to the Industrial Revolution?
Improved agricultural productivity through crop rotation
What was a significant impact of railroads during the Industrial Revolution?
Revolutionized transportation in Britain
What were characteristic American inventions during the Industrial Revolution?
Sewing machine with a foot treadle and telephone
What were the challenges associated with the population growth of cities during industrialization?
Poor planning, lack of sanitary measures, and spread of diseases
What contributed to the flourishing of the textile industry in London during the Industrial Revolution?
Technological inventions and availability of cotton and wool
What was the philosophy advocating minimal government intervention in business?
Laissez Faire Economics
What was a significant improvement in transportation during the Industrial Revolution?
Transportation impacted by Watt's steam engine
Which economic system advocates for government or community ownership of production means?
Socialism
What were the positive effects of industrialization mentioned in the text?
Creation of jobs, wealth, and advancements in technology
What were the reasons for urbanization during industrialization?
People moved to cities for better job opportunities
What enabled the rise of significant business growth in industries like railroads and steel?
Selling stocks
What were the long-term effects of new economic ideas during industrialization?
Influenced the global economy, social structures, and political systems
What was advocated by communism?
A classless society with public ownership of property
Which people contributed significantly to the U.S. textile industry according to the text?
Samuel Slater's sewing machines.
What are some examples of large U.S. corporations mentioned in the text?
Standard Oil and Carnegie Steel.
A summary of the Industrial Revolution, Enclosure Movement, Jethro Tull, and Crop Rotation, with a focus on England's role in the industrial changes from the 1700s to 1900s.
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