Industrial Revolution: Britain Before the IR Key Questions
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What was the social structure like in Britain before the Industrial Revolution?

  • Egalitarian with equal distribution of wealth among all citizens
  • Hierarchical with a clear distinction between the nobility and peasants (correct)
  • Democratic with a strong emphasis on individual liberties
  • Communal with shared resources and no private property

    • What were the key causes of the Industrial Revolution?

  • Religious conflicts, economic instability, and technological regression
  • Social equality, environmental conservation, and cultural preservation
  • Political reforms, increased urbanization, and population decline
  • Agricultural revolution, technological advancements, and access to capital (correct)

    • How did the Industrial Revolution impact living conditions in Britain?

  • Living conditions deteriorated due to overcrowding and unsanitary conditions (correct)
  • Living conditions remained unchanged throughout the period
  • Living conditions improved only for the wealthy elite
  • Living conditions significantly improved for all social classes

    • What were the 5Ms associated with the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Machinery, Manufacturing, Money, Markets, Minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the factory system differ from the Cottage Industry during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>The factory system involved centralized production while the Cottage Industry was decentralized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the impacts of the agricultural revolution on the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>The agricultural revolution provided surplus food supply for urban workers and fueled population growth necessary for industrial labor force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized Britain before the Industrial Revolution in terms of living conditions?

    <p>Agrarian society and subsistence living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant change brought about by the agricultural revolution in Britain?

    <p>Enclosure movement and crop rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major role of the Cottage Industry before the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Hand production of goods at home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the working conditions like during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Dangerous, with long hours and poor pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the impacts of the Industrial Revolution categorized in terms of social, political, economic, and environmental aspects?

    <p>Mixed effects across all categories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributed significantly to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

    <p>Availability of abundant natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the factory system differ from the Cottage Industry during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Factories used machinery and mass production methods unlike Cottage Industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major impact of the agricultural revolution on the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Boost in agricultural productivity and surplus food supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the social structure of Britain significantly altered during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Because industrialization led to new classes with different wealth levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the experience of children during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Dangerous working conditions with minimal pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

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