Industrial Revolution (College Board AP® Human Geography): Flashcards
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Define Industrial Revolution.
The Industrial Revolution was a period of rapid growth in the use of machines in manufacturing and production.
Where and when did the Industrial Revolution begin?
The Industrial Revolution began in England in the mid-18th century.
Why was England the hearth of the Industrial Revolution?
England was the hearth of the Industrial Revolution because of its heavy coal and iron deposits.
Which invention marked the start of the Industrial Revolution?
The Industrial Revolution started with the invention of the steam engine.
What was coal used for during the Industrial Revolution?
Coal was used to power steam engines for factories and transportation.
Iron was used for machine construction and lines.
Iron was used for machine construction and rail lines.
Which revolution had a causal relationship with the Industrial Revolution?
The Industrial Revolution had a causal relationship with the Second Agricultural Revolution.
Which two farming inventions increased agricultural mechanization?
The seed drill and the McCormick reaper increased the mechanization of agriculture.
True or False?
The Industrial Revolution began in Germany.
False.
The Industrial Revolution began in England before spreading to countries such as Germany.
What new social class emerged from the Industrial Revolution?
A larger middle-class emerged as workers sought better-paying industrial jobs in cities.
True or False?
The Industrial Revolution decreased income inequality.
False.
Industrialization increased income inequality between the wealthy and the working poor.
How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to urbanization?
Increased food production required less manual labor, so people moved to cities from rural areas, driving urbanization.
Define mercantilism.
Mercantilism was a policy that maximized a colonizing country's wealth and power by decreasing imports and increasing exports.
Colonial powers sold manufactured goods back to the colonies at prices.
Colonial powers sold manufactured goods back to the colonies at inflated prices.
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