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What major technological advances occurred during the Industrial Revolution?
What major technological advances occurred during the Industrial Revolution?
- Development of new energy sources and machines replacing human labor (correct)
- Advances in agriculture and crop rotation
- Invention of the printing press and advances in transportation
- Expansion of trade routes and exploration of new territories
What percentage of Americans were engaged in farming during the 1700s?
What percentage of Americans were engaged in farming during the 1700s?
- 10%
- 2% (correct)
- 25%
- 70%
What practice was involved in the Agricultural Revolution that contributed to labor supply for the Industrial Revolution?
What practice was involved in the Agricultural Revolution that contributed to labor supply for the Industrial Revolution?
- Nomadic herding and migration
- Fishing and hunting wild game
- Enclosures and crop rotation (correct)
- Subsistence farming and bartering
Which factor contributed to the population boom that influenced the Industrial Revolution?
Which factor contributed to the population boom that influenced the Industrial Revolution?
What was a significant effect of the Industrial Revolution on living patterns?
What was a significant effect of the Industrial Revolution on living patterns?
What was the significance of the 'Putting-out' system in the textile industry?
What was the significance of the 'Putting-out' system in the textile industry?
Who is credited with the invention of the Power Loom which helped weavers catch up to the thread?
Who is credited with the invention of the Power Loom which helped weavers catch up to the thread?
What were some of the negative impacts of the Industrial Revolution on factory working conditions?
What were some of the negative impacts of the Industrial Revolution on factory working conditions?
What led to the rise of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?
What led to the rise of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?
Who played a key role in spreading the textile industry to the U.S. during the Industrial Revolution?
Who played a key role in spreading the textile industry to the U.S. during the Industrial Revolution?
What event led to the unification of Germany?
What event led to the unification of Germany?
Who was known for their ability to negotiate and compromise during the unification of Germany?
Who was known for their ability to negotiate and compromise during the unification of Germany?
What role did Count Camillo Cavour play in the unification of Italy?
What role did Count Camillo Cavour play in the unification of Italy?
Which area remained under the control of the Pope until 1870 during the unification of Italy?
Which area remained under the control of the Pope until 1870 during the unification of Italy?
What was a significant division that remained in Italy post-unification?
What was a significant division that remained in Italy post-unification?
What led to the rise of nation-state in Europe after the American and French revolutions?
What led to the rise of nation-state in Europe after the American and French revolutions?
Which event led to the support for Greece's independence from the Ottoman Empire?
Which event led to the support for Greece's independence from the Ottoman Empire?
Which factor contributed to the desire for independence in many ethnic groups or cultures governed by empires?
Which factor contributed to the desire for independence in many ethnic groups or cultures governed by empires?
What did the French Assembly state about political authority during the rise of nationalism?
What did the French Assembly state about political authority during the rise of nationalism?
What was the main effect of the Congress of Vienna after Napoleon's defeat?
What was the main effect of the Congress of Vienna after Napoleon's defeat?
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Industrial Revolution
- Major technological advances: power-driven machinery, factories, and mass production
- 80% of Americans were engaged in farming during the 1700s
- The Agricultural Revolution practice of enclosure contributed to labor supply for the Industrial Revolution
- Population boom influenced the Industrial Revolution, with a factor being the improved healthcare and sanitation
- A significant effect of the Industrial Revolution on living patterns: migration from rural to urban areas
- The 'Putting-out' system in the textile industry involved giving materials to workers to be processed at home
- Edmund Cartwright is credited with the invention of the Power Loom, which helped weavers catch up to the thread
- Negative impacts of the Industrial Revolution on factory working conditions: long hours, low wages, and poor working conditions
- The rise of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution was led by the need for workers in factories
Unification of Germany and Italy
- The Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) led to the unification of Germany
- Otto von Bismarck played a key role in the unification of Germany, known for his ability to negotiate and compromise
- Count Camillo Cavour played a key role in the unification of Italy, creating the Kingdom of Sardinia
- The Papal States remained under the control of the Pope until 1870 during the unification of Italy
- A significant division that remained in Italy post-unification: north-south divide
Rise of Nationalism
- The American and French revolutions led to the rise of nation-state in Europe
- The Greek War of Independence (1821-1832) led to the support for Greece's independence from the Ottoman Empire
- The desire for independence in many ethnic groups or cultures governed by empires contributed to nationalism
- The French Assembly stated that political authority comes from the people, not monarchs, during the rise of nationalism
- The main effect of the Congress of Vienna after Napoleon's defeat: restoration of monarchies and balance of power in Europe
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