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?

Machinery, Manufacturing, Money, Markets, Minerals Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

Agrarian society and subsistence living Signup and view all the answers

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

Enclosure movement and crop rotation Signup and view all the answers

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

Hand production of goods at home Signup and view all the answers

What were the working conditions like during the Industrial Revolution?

Dangerous, with long hours and poor pay Signup and view all the answers

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

Mixed effects across all categories Signup and view all the answers

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

Availability of abundant natural resources Signup and view all the answers

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

Factories used machinery and mass production methods unlike Cottage Industries Signup and view all the answers

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

Boost in agricultural productivity and surplus food supply Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What characterized the experience of children during the Industrial Revolution?

Dangerous working conditions with minimal pay Signup and view all the answers

Industrial Revolution: Britain Before the IR Key Questions

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What was the social structure like in Britain before the Industrial Revolution?

What were the key causes of the Industrial Revolution?

How did the Industrial Revolution impact living conditions in Britain?

What were the 5Ms associated with the Industrial Revolution?

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

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

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

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

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

What were the working conditions like during the Industrial Revolution?

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

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

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

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

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

What characterized the experience of children during the Industrial Revolution?

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