I.

The Beginnings of the Industrial Revolution

i)

Samuel Slater brought about _______________ which served as the catalyst for the
industrial revolution in what way?
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ii) The industrial revolution was concentrated in northern America for what reason?
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II.

Innovations
i)

III.

Out of the three innovations which one do you feel brought about the most change within
that society? Additionally, which invention has had the greatest effect in overall human
history and why?
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Big Business
ii) Andrew Carnegie was a titan of ___________ and John D Rockefeller controlled
____________.
iii) How did these two manage to build up their empire?
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iv) Can you name a business today that is akin to a monopoly? What sort of influence would
they have within politics?
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IV.

Social Changes
i)

How did the industrial revolution change daily life for workers?
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ii) The industrial revolution began the transition of the United States from a __________ to an
__________ society.
iii) What were the conditions like within the ghettos during this time period?
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iv) In what ways did workers force the hands of their employers in hopes of safer working
conditions and better pay?
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