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What was the period of global transition towards more stable manufacturing processes known as?
What was the period of global transition towards more stable manufacturing processes known as?
- The Industrial Revolution (correct)
- The Technological Transition
- The Agricultural Revolution
- The Commercial Transformation
Which industry became dominant in terms of employment, value of output, and capital invested during the Industrial Revolution?
Which industry became dominant in terms of employment, value of output, and capital invested during the Industrial Revolution?
- Iron industry
- Chemical industry
- Machinery industry
- Textile industry (correct)
Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
- India
- Great Britain (correct)
- Continental Europe
- United States
What type of power saw an increasing use during the Industrial Revolution?
What type of power saw an increasing use during the Industrial Revolution?
What did the rise of the mechanized factory system lead to?
What did the rise of the mechanized factory system lead to?
Study Notes
The Industrial Revolution
- The period of global transition towards more stable manufacturing processes is known as the Industrial Revolution.
Dominant Industry
- The textile industry became dominant in terms of employment, value of output, and capital invested during the Industrial Revolution.
Origin of the Industrial Revolution
- The Industrial Revolution began in Britain.
Power Source
- Steam power saw an increasing use during the Industrial Revolution.
Impact of Mechanization
- The rise of the mechanized factory system led to the growth of cities and the development of new social systems.
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Test your knowledge of the period of fundamental economic and technological change that began in Great Britain around 1760. Explore the shift from manual production to mechanized manufacturing and the impact of new chemical processes and iron production.
