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Who invented the flying shuttle and spinning machines in 1733?

John Kay

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Who invented the power loom in 1785?

Edmund Cartwright

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In the 18th century, there was a rise in demand for ______ to manufacture ships, machines, and tools.

Iron

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What's the name for a type of coal with high carbon content?

Coke

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In 1856, the Bessemer Converter made it possible to this alloy of carbon and iron.

Steel

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The demand for ______ increased due to its use in steam engines and iron and steel manufacturing.

Coal

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Which country became one of the major mining regions because the high-quality coal mined there?

Wales

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Is iron or coal more expensive to transport?

Coal is more expensive to transport

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What nickname did one of the coal-mining regions get due to the soot and smoke from burning coal?

The Black Country

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The Industrial Revolution gave rise to what kind of economy?

Market Economy

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