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Which factor significantly contributed to the start of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?
Which factor significantly contributed to the start of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?
- Britain's large population of enslaved people.
- Britain's exclusive access to steam power technology.
- Britain's weak government.
- Britain's abundant natural resources such as coal and iron. (correct)
Which invention significantly increased thread production by enabling multiple threads to be spun simultaneously?
Which invention significantly increased thread production by enabling multiple threads to be spun simultaneously?
- Flying Shuttle
- Spinning Jenny (correct)
- Water Frame
- Steam Engine
What was a primary outcome of the Congress of Vienna (1814–1815)?
What was a primary outcome of the Congress of Vienna (1814–1815)?
- Dismantling of the British Empire
- Direct cause of World War I
- Restoration of monarchies and establishment of a balance of power (correct)
- Promotion of nationalism and liberal revolutions across Europe
What piece of legislation significantly curtailed child labor during the 19th century?
What piece of legislation significantly curtailed child labor during the 19th century?
What specific restriction was introduced by the Mines Act of 1842?
What specific restriction was introduced by the Mines Act of 1842?
Which invention played a critical role in the expansion of railroads during the Industrial Revolution?
Which invention played a critical role in the expansion of railroads during the Industrial Revolution?
Which social movement actively campaigned for better working conditions for children, leading to legislative changes?
Which social movement actively campaigned for better working conditions for children, leading to legislative changes?
How did the Congress of Vienna aim to maintain a balance of power among European countries?
How did the Congress of Vienna aim to maintain a balance of power among European countries?
Who was the central figure at the Congress of Vienna, instrumental in promoting conservative policies?
Who was the central figure at the Congress of Vienna, instrumental in promoting conservative policies?
What was Britain's main objective during the Congress of Vienna?
What was Britain's main objective during the Congress of Vienna?
Which invention utilized water power to accelerate spinning in textile mills?
Which invention utilized water power to accelerate spinning in textile mills?
What was a primary driver of the population surge in Britain during the Industrial Revolution?
What was a primary driver of the population surge in Britain during the Industrial Revolution?
What was a lasting consequence of the Congress of Vienna?
What was a lasting consequence of the Congress of Vienna?
What was a major factor in the development of the factory system during the Industrial Revolution?
What was a major factor in the development of the factory system during the Industrial Revolution?
What was a key objective of the Factory Act of 1833?
What was a key objective of the Factory Act of 1833?
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Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in Britain?
Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in Britain?
Britain possessed abundant coal and iron resources.
What is the Spinning Jenny?
What is the Spinning Jenny?
It's invented by James Hargreaves in 1764, it allowed multiple threads to be spun at the same time.
What was a major impact of the Congress of Vienna?
What was a major impact of the Congress of Vienna?
It restored monarchies and established a balance of power.
What did the Factory Act of 1833 do?
What did the Factory Act of 1833 do?
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What did the Mines Act of 1842 do?
What did the Mines Act of 1842 do?
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What impact did the steam locomotive have?
What impact did the steam locomotive have?
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What did the Factory Reform Movement accomplish?
What did the Factory Reform Movement accomplish?
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How did the Congress of Vienna balance power?
How did the Congress of Vienna balance power?
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Who was Prince Klemens von Metternich?
Who was Prince Klemens von Metternich?
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What was Britain's focus during the Congress of Vienna?
What was Britain's focus during the Congress of Vienna?
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What was function of the Water Frame?
What was function of the Water Frame?
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What was the key reason for the population boom?
What was the key reason for the population boom?
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What was a significant long-term consequence of the Congress of Vienna?
What was a significant long-term consequence of the Congress of Vienna?
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What caused the rise of the factory system?
What caused the rise of the factory system?
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What was the main goal of the Factory Act of 1833?
What was the main goal of the Factory Act of 1833?
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Study Notes
- Britain had abundant natural resources like coal and iron which was a main reason for the start of the Industrial Revolution in Britain.
- Vast coal and iron supplies allowed for powering steam engines and building machines, fueling industrial growth.
- The Spinning Jenny invention by James Hargreaves in 1764, helped speed up the production of thread by allowing multiple threads to be spun at once. The invention greatly increased textile production.
- The Congress of Vienna (1814–1815) restored monarchies and established a balance of power in Europe, aiming to stabilize Europe after the Napoleonic Wars and prevent any single country from dominating. Nationalism and liberalism were suppressed, leading to later revolutions.
- The Factory Act of 1833 significantly restricted child labor, limiting working hours and led to factory inspections.
- The Mines Act of 1842 prevented children under 10 years old from working in coal mines. This was a major step in labor reform, banning young children and women due to the dangerous conditions.
- The steam locomotive was responsible for the growth of railroads during the Industrial Revolution. It was developed by George Stephenson and revolutionized transportation, leading to the rapid expansion of railroads in the 1800s.
- The Factory Reform Movement fought for better working conditions, leading to laws like the Factory Act of 1833 and the Mines Act of 1842, which restricted child labor and improved workplace safety.
- The Congress of Vienna strengthened countries around France to prevent future aggression and maintain a balance of power in Europe, instead of dismantling France.
- Austria's foreign minister, Prince Klemens von Metternich, was the dominant figure at the Congress of Vienna. He sought to suppress liberalism and nationalism, restore monarchies, and establish a balance of power in Europe.
- Britain focused on protecting its colonies and ensuring naval supremacy during the Congress of Vienna, rather than expanding its European territories.
- The Water Frame, invented by Richard Arkwright, used water power to speed up the spinning process in textile mills, marking a key development in the Industrial Revolution.
- The agricultural revolution in the 1600s and 1700s improved farming techniques led to increased food production. This freed people from farm labor, enabling a population boom in Britain during the Industrial Revolution.
- The Congress of Vienna laid the groundwork for future nationalist and liberal revolutions which promoted the suppression of nationalism and liberalism, leading to future uprisings and revolutions, like those in 1830 and 1848.
- The large-scale use of water and steam power was a key reason for the rise of the factory system during the Industrial Revolution.
- The Factory Act of 1833 sought to limit the working hours of children and improve factory conditions.
- The spinning jenny played a significant role in the growth of the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution which was able to allow multiple threads to be spun at once increased the speed and efficiency of textile production.
- The Mines Act of 1842 prohibited children under 10 years old from working in coal mines.
- The steam locomotive was a major invention developed by George Stephenson in the early 1800s, leading to the growth of railroads.
- To create a lasting peace and restore order to Europe after the Napoleonic Wars was the primary goal of the Congress of Vienna.
- The middle class, especially entrepreneurs and factory owners, benefited most from the Industrial Revolution.
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