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What was a major factor that led to people moving from the countryside to towns in Britain?
What was a major factor that led to people moving from the countryside to towns in Britain?
- Increased job opportunities in rural areas
- Improved transportation due to the steam engine (correct)
- Higher cost of living in urban areas
- Decreased demand for factory workers
Why did the Industrial Revolution cause a shift in the way products were made in Britain?
Why did the Industrial Revolution cause a shift in the way products were made in Britain?
- It allowed for faster, cheaper, and larger-scale production (correct)
- It increased the availability of handmade products
- It reduced the number of available jobs
- It made handmade production methods more efficient
What impact did the steam train have on transportation in Britain during Queen Victoria's reign?
What impact did the steam train have on transportation in Britain during Queen Victoria's reign?
- It slowed down the movement of goods and people
- It restricted travel only to rural areas
- It increased the cost of transportation
- It enabled faster and more frequent travel, including to coastal regions (correct)
How did the British Empire benefit from its new colonies during Queen Victoria's reign?
How did the British Empire benefit from its new colonies during Queen Victoria's reign?
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In what way did the Industrial Revolution impact the economy of Britain during Queen Victoria's reign?
In what way did the Industrial Revolution impact the economy of Britain during Queen Victoria's reign?
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