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What was one of the main environmental factors that gave Britain an advantage during the Industrial Revolution?
Large deposits of easily accessible coal
How did the steam engine initially impact coal mining in Britain?
It was used to pump water out of flooded mines
Which group of workers protested against industrialization by destroying machines in the 1810s?
The Luddites
What was a major consequence of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire in 1911?
The implementation of improved factory safety standards
What role did Britain's empire play in its industrialization?,
It provided raw materials and markets for goods
What was one major impact of the Industrial Revolution on global population?
Population increased tenfold between 1700 and 2011
Which reform movement focused on improving housing conditions in cities?
The Tenement House Law
What was a major contribution of Jacob Riis to social reform?
He documented poor living conditions in tenements
How did evangelical Christianity influence reform movements?
It emphasized individual power to create change
What was one main focus of women reformers during the Industrial Revolution?,
Abolishing slavery and gaining women's rights
What was a significant outcome of Upton Sinclair's book "The Jungle"?
The Pure Food and Drug Act
What was an important feature of early British industrialization?
Strong textile industry background
What was a major public health reform during this period?,
The creation of urban sewer systems
How did transportation change during the Industrial Revolution?
Steam-powered locomotives revolutionized travel
What impact did the Factory Act of 1833 have in Britain?,
It regulated working hours for children
