Question
In 1776 _______________________________________ launched a steam engine, which revolutionized how much work humans could do and also led to __________________, steamships and automobiles.
10. __________________________________________ came to refer to those who owned factories, banks,
transportation networks, and large tracts of land, while the ___________________________ were the many factory and other workers who labored for others.
11. Though many women worked despite the American and French Revolutions discouraging it, ideology
shifted to say that women were to be __________________________________________________ providing comfort from the horrors of industrial life, a cultural norm that discouraged work outside the home.
12. Workers often created clubs like _________________________________________________________.
13. Wreckers of machinery were called ______________________________________________________.
14. “Workers inside the factories formed mutual aid societies and eventually __________________________ that negotiated for better terms with owners. And when negotiations failed, they went on _____________.
15. Describe some of the “filth and stink” you might have found in a city like Manchester. ○
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16. Do you think the Industrial Revolution counts as a revolution? Provide one piece of evidence to support your claim and explain why it proves your point.
10. __________________________________________ came to refer to those who owned factories, banks,
transportation networks, and large tracts of land, while the ___________________________ were the many factory and other workers who labored for others.
11. Though many women worked despite the American and French Revolutions discouraging it, ideology
shifted to say that women were to be __________________________________________________ providing comfort from the horrors of industrial life, a cultural norm that discouraged work outside the home.
12. Workers often created clubs like _________________________________________________________.
13. Wreckers of machinery were called ______________________________________________________.
14. “Workers inside the factories formed mutual aid societies and eventually __________________________ that negotiated for better terms with owners. And when negotiations failed, they went on _____________.
15. Describe some of the “filth and stink” you might have found in a city like Manchester. ○
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16. Do you think the Industrial Revolution counts as a revolution? Provide one piece of evidence to support your claim and explain why it proves your point.
Answers
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Here are the answers and explanations for each of the numbered prompts:
1. **In 1776, James Watt launched a steam engine, which revolutionized how much work humans could do and also led to railroads, steamships, and automobiles.**
2. **The term "capitalists" came to refer to those who owned factories, banks, transportation networks, and large tracts of land, while the "working class" were the many factory and other workers who labored for others.**
3. **Though many women worked despite the American and French Revolutions discouraging it, ideology shifted to say that women were to be homemakers, providing comfort from the horrors of industrial life, a cultural norm that discouraged work outside the home.**
4. **Workers often created clubs like labor unions or trade unions.**
5. **Wreckers of machinery were called Luddites.**
6. **“Workers inside the factories formed mutual aid societies and eventually trade unions that negotiated for better terms with owners. And when negotiations failed, they went on strike.”**
7. **Describe some of the "filth and stink" you might have found in a city like Manchester:**
- Polluted air from coal smoke.
- Contaminated water from industrial waste.
- Overcrowded housing conditions leading to unsanitary living.
- Open sewers and refuse in the streets.
- Frequent outbreaks of diseases due to lack of sanitation.
8. **Do you think the Industrial Revolution counts as a revolution? Provide one piece of evidence to support your claim and explain why it proves your point.**
- Yes, the Industrial Revolution counts as a revolution. One piece of evidence is the dramatic increase in productivity due to mechanization. The steam engine and textile machines allowed for production on a scale never before seen, leading to urbanization, changes in labor dynamics, and shifts in social structures. This transformation fundamentally altered economies and societies, which is characteristic of a revolution.
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1. **In 1776, James Watt launched a steam engine, which revolutionized how much work humans could do and also led to railroads, steamships, and automobiles.**
2. **The term "capitalists" came to refer to those who owned factories, banks, transportation networks, and large tracts of land, while the "working class" were the many factory and other workers who labored for others.**
3. **Though many women worked despite the American and French Revolutions discouraging it, ideology shifted to say that women were to be homemakers, providing comfort from the horrors of industrial life, a cultural norm that discouraged work outside the home.**
4. **Workers often created clubs like labor unions or trade unions.**
5. **Wreckers of machinery were called Luddites.**
6. **“Workers inside the factories formed mutual aid societies and eventually trade unions that negotiated for better terms with owners. And when negotiations failed, they went on strike.”**
7. **Describe some of the "filth and stink" you might have found in a city like Manchester:**
- Polluted air from coal smoke.
- Contaminated water from industrial waste.
- Overcrowded housing conditions leading to unsanitary living.
- Open sewers and refuse in the streets.
- Frequent outbreaks of diseases due to lack of sanitation.
8. **Do you think the Industrial Revolution counts as a revolution? Provide one piece of evidence to support your claim and explain why it proves your point.**
- Yes, the Industrial Revolution counts as a revolution. One piece of evidence is the dramatic increase in productivity due to mechanization. The steam engine and textile machines allowed for production on a scale never before seen, leading to urbanization, changes in labor dynamics, and shifts in social structures. This transformation fundamentally altered economies and societies, which is characteristic of a revolution.
If you need more information or further explanations, feel free to ask!