Which of the following explains how England’s large empire encouraged the start of the Industrial Revolution?(1 point)
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England’s empire meant a constant flow of goods and raw materials between England and its colonies.
England’s empire meant a constant flow of goods and raw materials between England and its colonies.
England’s empire created railways for its population to travel from city to city.
England’s empire created railways for its population to travel from city to city.
England’s empire meant the enclosure movement was able to increase production.
England’s empire meant the enclosure movement was able to increase production.
England’s empire allowed banks to loan money without fear of war.
England’s empire allowed banks to loan money without fear of war.
England’s empire meant a constant flow of goods and raw materials between England and its colonies.
Which of the following explains how the Norfolk four-course field rotation led to better farm management and increased production?(1 point)
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It used different fields for livestock to be bred.
It used different fields for livestock to be bred.
It used more of the land and provided crops for livestock to eat year round.
It used more of the land and provided crops for livestock to eat year round.
It only used one-third of the land thereby saving time and labor.
It only used one-third of the land thereby saving time and labor.
It allowed the use of the threshing machine so less labor was needed.
It used more of the land and provided crops for livestock to eat year round.
Which of the following explains how the steam engine and locomotive contributed to the Industrial Revolution?(1 point)
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Factories became more cumbersome, and travel became slower.
Factories became more cumbersome, and travel became slower.
Factories became more efficient and cheaper to operate, and people could travel farther and faster.
Factories became more efficient and cheaper to operate, and people could travel farther and faster.
People were able to have new jobs in factories and travel the country with their new-found earnings.
People were able to have new jobs in factories and travel the country with their new-found earnings.
People became resistant to change and went back to the trusted ways of life.
Factories became more efficient and cheaper to operate, and people could travel farther and faster.
What did James Watt do to the steam engine to start the Industrial Revolution?(1 point)
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He invented the very first one.
He invented the very first one.
He attached it to a locomotive.
He attached it to a locomotive.
He improved the existing design to make it more efficient and cost effective.
He improved the existing design to make it more efficient and cost effective.
He applied the use of horses to the steam engine to make it faster.
He improved the existing design to make it more efficient and cost effective.
Which of the following explains how textile manufacturing advances improved the cotton industry?(1 point)
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The spinning Jenny allowed cotton thread to be produced at a faster rate.
The spinning Jenny allowed cotton thread to be produced at a faster rate.
Cottage industry employed many people and improved textile production.
Cottage industry employed many people and improved textile production.
Interchangeable parts allowed machines to operate when something broke down.
Interchangeable parts allowed machines to operate when something broke down.
The Bessemer process allowed high-quality products to be made.