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What primary factors contributed to Britain's initial dominance as an Industrial power?
What primary factors contributed to Britain's initial dominance as an Industrial power?
- Abundant natural resources and inventive individuals. (correct)
- A strong agricultural base and isolationist policies.
- A unified political system and lack of social classes.
- A large military and established colonies.
Which technological innovation is most closely associated with the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?
Which technological innovation is most closely associated with the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?
- The steam engine (correct)
- The electric engine
- The printing press
- The internal combustion engine
What were the main impediments to industrial development in some nations during the Industrial Revolution?
What were the main impediments to industrial development in some nations during the Industrial Revolution?
- An abundance of natural resources.
- A lack of skilled labor and technological advancements.
- Strict government regulations and trade barriers.
- A lack of natural resources or insufficient capital for investment. (correct)
How did the Industrial Revolution affect the living conditions of people living in the country?
How did the Industrial Revolution affect the living conditions of people living in the country?
What was the primary purpose of designing products with interchangeable parts in the factory system?
What was the primary purpose of designing products with interchangeable parts in the factory system?
How did the introduction of the assembly line typically impact the work of individual laborers?
How did the introduction of the assembly line typically impact the work of individual laborers?
What concept is embodied by the 'Marriage of Science and Industry' during the Industrial Revolution?
What concept is embodied by the 'Marriage of Science and Industry' during the Industrial Revolution?
Who is credited with inventing the gasoline internal combustion engine?
Who is credited with inventing the gasoline internal combustion engine?
Which of the following accurately assesses the relationship between the listed inventions and their usage?
Which of the following accurately assesses the relationship between the listed inventions and their usage?
Who is recognized for demonstrating the link between germs and disease, developing a rabies vaccine, and pioneering milk pasteurization?
Who is recognized for demonstrating the link between germs and disease, developing a rabies vaccine, and pioneering milk pasteurization?
What significant contribution did Joseph Lister make to healthcare during the Industrial Revolution?
What significant contribution did Joseph Lister make to healthcare during the Industrial Revolution?
What role did new sewage systems play in urban centers during the Industrial Revolution?
What role did new sewage systems play in urban centers during the Industrial Revolution?
During the Industrial Revolution, which social class typically resided in the slums?
During the Industrial Revolution, which social class typically resided in the slums?
Which institutions actively campaigned for reforms to benefit the working class during the Industrial Revolution?
Which institutions actively campaigned for reforms to benefit the working class during the Industrial Revolution?
What new social class emerged as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
What new social class emerged as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
What fundamental right did women begin to demand during the era of the Industrial Revolution?
What fundamental right did women begin to demand during the era of the Industrial Revolution?
How did scientific advancements impact pre-existing beliefs during the Industrial Revolution?
How did scientific advancements impact pre-existing beliefs during the Industrial Revolution?
What does Social Darwinism promote?
What does Social Darwinism promote?
Which artistic movement directly opposed the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and logic?
Which artistic movement directly opposed the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and logic?
Which artistic movement emerged in Paris as a response to the advent of photography?
Which artistic movement emerged in Paris as a response to the advent of photography?
Flashcards
Why was Britain first?
Why was Britain first?
Britain was the first industrial power due to its abundant natural resources and innovative individuals.
Steam Engine Importance
Steam Engine Importance
The steam engine was the key technology that initiated the Industrial Revolution.
Uneven Development Causes
Uneven Development Causes
Uneven industrial development occurred as some nations lacked natural resources or capital.
Interchangeable Parts
Interchangeable Parts
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Science and Industry Synergy
Science and Industry Synergy
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Joseph Lister's Discovery
Joseph Lister's Discovery
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Worker's Unions Role
Worker's Unions Role
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New Middle Class
New Middle Class
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Romanticism
Romanticism
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Louis Pasteur
Louis Pasteur
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Study Notes
- Britain was the first Industrial power due to its abundant natural resources and innovative individuals.
- The steam engine was the technology that initiated the industrial revolution.
- Uneven industrial development occurred because some nations lacked natural resources or investment capital.
- To enhance factory system efficiency, manufacturers created products with interchangeable parts.
- The "Marriage of Science and Industry" boosted economic growth and led to many new inventions.
- Nikolaus Otto invented the gasoline internal combustion engine.
- The telegraph was invented by Samuel F. B. Morse.
- The telephone was invented by Graham Bell.
- The Radio invented by Guglielmo Marconi.
- Louis Pasteur demonstrated the link between germs and disease, developed a rabies vaccine, and invented a process to kill disease-carrying microbes in milk.
- Joseph Lister, an English surgeon, discovered how antiseptics prevent infections and promoted hygiene in hospitals.
- New sewage systems beneath paved streets and sidewalks improved urban health.
- The slums housed the working class.
- The Salvation Army, The Red Cross and The Worker's Unions fought for reforms benefiting the working class.
- The industrial revolution created a new social class called the middle class.
- Women demanded the right to vote, study, and work during this period.
- Science challenged religious beliefs considered absolute truth.
- Social Darwinism promotes racism.
- Romanticism is the artistic movement that rebelled against the Enlightenment emphasis on reason.
- Impressionism is the artistic movement took root in Paris since photography allowed artists to show the world as it was.
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