Statistics for Industrial Revoltion Study Guide 2

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Question	Answer	% Correct
What were some of the living conditions experienced by workers in cities during the Industrial Revolution?	Overcrowding and poor living conditions	100%
Which water-borne diseases spread in large cities during the Industrial Revolution?	Cholera and diphtheria	88%
What were the main causes of diseases like cholera and diphtheria during the Industrial Revolution?	Polluted water sources	88%
What did the growing working class gradually become aware of during the Industrial Revolution?	Their own political influence and power	88%
What were the benefits of living in cities during the Industrial Revolution, despite the poor living conditions?	Higher wages and job opportunities	75%
Which statement is incorrect? The Industrial Revolution...	Shifted the economy towards agriculture	75%
What was the life expectancy in some industrial towns during the 1830s?	29 years	38%
What was the role of Local Boards of Health during the Industrial Revolution?	To improve and clean up towns and cities	38%