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    What country is recognized as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?

    • A. France
    • B. Germany
    • C. Great Britain
    • D. United States
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  • 2. 

    England’s vast _____ reserves powered steam engines.

    • A. coal

    • B. oil

    • C. timber

    • D. uranium

    Correct Answer
    A. A. coal
    Explanation
    England's vast coal reserves powered steam engines. Coal is a fossil fuel that was widely used during the Industrial Revolution in England. It was a key source of energy for steam engines, which were crucial for powering machinery, transportation, and other industrial processes. The abundance of coal reserves in England provided a reliable and accessible source of fuel, driving the country's industrial growth and development.

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    What term describes people leaving farms to live and work in cities?

    • A. emigration

    • B. immigration

    • C. rural-to-urban migration

    • D. suburbanization

    Correct Answer
    A. C. rural-to-urban migration
    Explanation
    The term "rural-to-urban migration" describes the phenomenon of people leaving farms and rural areas to live and work in cities. This process involves a shift in population from agricultural areas to urban areas, driven by factors such as industrialization, job opportunities, and improved living conditions. It is a significant aspect of urbanization and can have profound social, economic, and environmental impacts on both rural and urban areas.

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    Which of the following statements is not true about the Industrial Revolution?

    • A. Decline in factory-based manufacturing

    • B. Increased use of metals and minerals

    • C. Machines were invented which replaced human labor

    • D. New energy sources were developed to power the new machinery

    Correct Answer
    A. A. Decline in factory-based manufacturing
    Explanation
    The statement that is not true about the Industrial Revolution is that there was a decline in factory-based manufacturing. In fact, the Industrial Revolution was characterized by a significant increase in factory-based manufacturing. This period saw the rise of large-scale factories and the mass production of goods. The development of new machinery and technologies allowed for increased productivity and efficiency in factories, leading to the growth of the manufacturing industry. Therefore, the correct answer is a. Decline in factory-based manufacturing.

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    The _____ was a fundamental change in the way goods were produced, from human labor to machines.

    • A. assembly line

    • B. Commercial Revolution

    • C. Industrial Revolution

    • D. steam engine

    Correct Answer
    A. C. Industrial Revolution
    Explanation
    The correct answer is c. Industrial Revolution. This period marked a significant shift in the production of goods, as it transitioned from being primarily reliant on human labor to the use of machines. The Industrial Revolution brought about advancements in technology, such as the invention of the steam engine, which further facilitated the mechanization of production processes. The Commercial Revolution, on the other hand, refers to the expansion of trade and commerce during the 16th and 17th centuries, and while the assembly line is associated with mass production, it is a more specific concept within the broader context of the Industrial Revolution.

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    _____ was the basic building block of large machines, railroad tracks, trains, and ships.

    • Option 1

    • Option 2

    • Option 3

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Option 1
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Option 1" because it is the only option that can be inferred as the basic building block of large machines, railroad tracks, trains, and ships. The other options do not have any clear connection or relevance to the given statement.

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    4. Which of the following statements is not true about the domestic system of production (a.k.a. the putting-out system)?

    • A. Businesspeople delivered raw materials to workers’ homes

    • B. Businesspeople picked up finished goods and paid workers based on the number of items made

    • C. Workers manufactured goods in their own homes using their own tools

    • D. Workers manufactured products in large urban factories

    Correct Answer
    A. D. Workers manufactured products in large urban factories
    Explanation
    The domestic system of production, also known as the putting-out system, involved businesspeople delivering raw materials to workers' homes (option a), and then picking up the finished goods and paying workers based on the number of items made (option b). Workers manufactured goods in their own homes using their own tools (option c). However, the statement in option d is not true, as workers did not manufacture products in large urban factories under the domestic system of production.

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