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During which time period did the industrial revolution occur in England?
During which time period did the industrial revolution occur in England?
- The last quarter of the nineteenth century
- The first seventy-five years of the eighteenth century
- The first half of the nineteenth century (correct)
- The mid-nineteenth century
What were some of the major changes that occurred in the lives of laboring people during the industrial revolution?
What were some of the major changes that occurred in the lives of laboring people during the industrial revolution?
- The intensification of the division of labor
- The disintegration of the agricultural economy
- The mechanization of manual tasks
- All of the above (correct)
Why did farm populations start turning to industrial cities for their means of living during the industrial revolution?
Why did farm populations start turning to industrial cities for their means of living during the industrial revolution?
- To avoid the disorganization and chaos in the agricultural economy
- To seek better opportunities for employment
- To escape the destruction of their means of livelihood caused by rapid technical obsolescence (correct)
- To benefit from the improvements in the factory working conditions
During the industrial revolution, the division and subdivision of tasks led to which of the following?
During the industrial revolution, the division and subdivision of tasks led to which of the following?
What was one of the consequences of the shift from an agricultural life to factory work?
What was one of the consequences of the shift from an agricultural life to factory work?
What was lacking in terms of market information for producers during the industrial revolution?
What was lacking in terms of market information for producers during the industrial revolution?
What were some of the problems faced by workers during the industrial revolution?
What were some of the problems faced by workers during the industrial revolution?
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