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Question 1

In what country did the Industrial Revolution begin?

Answer 1

Great Britain

Question 2

before the industrial revolution life spans were short and most people did not live in cities

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What is preforming specialized task at a factory called

Answer 3

Division of labor

Question 4

The middle class decreased in size and power as a result of the industrial revolution

Answer 4

False

Question 5

What type of organization began as a result of horrendous working conditions during the industrial revolution

Answer 5

Labor unions

Question 6

Money to invest in labor

Answer 6

Capitol

Question 7

individuals and private businesses own production

Answer 7

Capitalism

Question 8

Person who starts a business

Answer 8

Entrepreneur

Question 9

Richard arkwright

Answer 9

Water frame

Question 10

Fredrick taylor

Answer 10

Division of labor

Question 11

Guglielmo Marconi

Answer 11

Radio

Question 12

Gottlieb Daimler

Answer 12

Redesigned internal combustion engine to run on gasoline

Question 13

Karl benz

Answer 13

Patented first commercial successful automobile with internal combustion engine

Question 14

Depression

Answer 14

Bottom of business cycle, massive unemployment

Question 15

Collective bargaining

Answer 15

Ability of union representatives to negotiate with employers

Question 16

Define and list 2 effects of the enclosure movement

Answer 16

wealthy land owners enclosed lots of formerly public land to commoners, Improved agricultural productivity, large farmers forced many small farmers to move to cities to find work

Question 17

3 reasons why Great Britain was a leader in the industrial revolution

Answer 17

it started in britain, enclosure movement, many natural resources

Question 18

describe the difference between a partnership and corporation

Answer 18

A partnership is when two or more entrepreneurs go into a business together, and they are both liable for the companies losses, where corporations are more stable and owned by shareholders

Question 19

Difference between domestic and factory system

Answer 19

factory system focused on specialized large establishments, This system came with the industrial revolution, This replaced the domestic system, which called for individual people using hand tools or simple machinery to create products. While the domestic system had most people in rural areas, the factory system moved people to cities.

Question 20

Working conditions during the Industrial Revolution (long)

Answer 20

Working conditions were generally harsh and cramped, many times toxic due to exposure of harsh chemicals, The hours were long, and many worked 12 hour days, conditions were unsafe and there were frequent accidents, many resulting in death and serious injuries, children also worked because they costed less to employ and were small making them good for certain jobs