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Industrial Revoltion Study Guide

Part One - Britain's Demographic Transition
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1. What was the primary demographic transition experienced by Britain in the first quarter of the 19th century?
From primarily rural to primarily urban population
From primarily urban to primarily rural population
2. Which of the following statements accurately describes the population growth in Britain during the 19th century?
Population declined due to urban migration
Population remained stable throughout the century
Population doubled from 1820 to 1880.
3. Which English cities' population doubled in the Industrial Revolution?
Birmingham & Sheffield
London & Manchester
Liverpool & Manchester
Birmingham & Liverpool
4. Which English city's population MORE than doubled?
London
Manchester
Liverpool
Birmingham
5. From 1815 to 1914, the English population grew very quickly. By 1820 it was 12 million people. By 1880, how big was the English population?
35 million people
30 million people
18 million people
24 million people
6. In 1900, how many people lived in England?
18 million
60 million
30 million
24 million
7. The city of Manchester was known as the '___ Queen'?
Steel
Cotton
Wood
Steam
8. What were some of the consequences of overcrowding in industrial cities like Manchester?
Improved living conditions for workers
Decreased infant mortality rates
Pollution, overcrowding and poor housing standards
9. What were the biggest industrial centers in Britain?
The Northwest and Northern Midlands (England), South Wales, and around Glasgow (Scotland)
The South and the Midlands (England), South Wales, and Glasgow (Scotland)
The Northwest and Southern Midlands (England), South Wales, and London (England)
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