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A reason that many city workers lived in unhealthy conditions was

A
there was no garbage collection or sewage service.
B
people often did not clean up after themselves.
C
people from rural areas introduced new diseases.
D
landlords were not allowed to improve their buildings.
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The shift toward mass production affected consumers by

A
making goods that lasted longer.
B
making goods less expensive.
C
creating fewer luxury goods.
D
creating a greater variety of goods.
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The middle class that emerged during the Industrial Revolution consisted mainly of

A
a mix of government officials and skilled workers.
B
working class people who got factory jobs.
C
wealthy people who owned factories and businesses.
D
a mix of working class and upper-class workers.
4

New laws that were passed during the Industrial Revolution helped city residents by

A
giving children the option to attend school.
B
creating more jobs for industrial workers.
C
enabling people to move to the upper class.
D
improving the standard of living in cities.
5

What factor would have most likely prevented the problems that cities faced during urbanization?

A
an effort to modernize rural farming
B
more affordable housing for workers
C
mandatory health tests for workers
D
a slower transition to industrialization
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By paying low wages, factory owners were able to

A
promise higher pay as an incentive to work harder.
B
avoid overcrowding and accidents on the factory floor.
C
hire fewer workers to perform a variety of tasks.
D
increase their profits in a competitive environment.
7

Workers were attracted to industrial cities because

A
they offered workers the chance to use their skills in new ways.
B
they offered many cultural and educational opportunities.
C
they offered better living conditions than rural farms.
D
they offered workers the opportunity to earn higher wages.
8

Early in the Industrial Revolution, factory owners employed many

A
artisans.
B
children.
C
women.
D
miners.
9

During the early part of the Industrial Revolution, factory managers were

A
always hard working and uncomplaining.
B
often strict but generally fair to workers.
C
generally harsh and abusive to workers.
D
frequently untrained and undisciplined.
10

Why were factory conditions so bad at the start of the Industrial Revolution?

A
Factory owners wanted to maximize profits.
B
There was too much work and too few workers.
C
Laws were not in place to protect workers.
D
Workers were used to poor conditions.
11

During the early part of the Industrial Revolution, factory managers were

A
frequently untrained and undisciplined.
B
generally harsh and abusive to workers.
C
always hard working and uncomplaining.
D
often strict but generally fair to workers.
12

The shift toward mass production affected consumers by

A
creating a greater variety of goods.
B
making goods that lasted longer.
C
making goods less expensive.
D
creating fewer luxury goods.
13

What factor would have most likely prevented the problems that cities faced during urbanization?

A
a slower transition to industrialization
B
an effort to modernize rural farming
C
more affordable housing for workers
D
mandatory health tests for workers
14

During the Industrial Revolution, who demanded reform?

A
factory owners
B
government officials
C
working class people
D
professional people
15

Early in the Industrial Revolution, factory owners employed many

A
women.
B
children.
C
artisans.
D
miners.
16

Why were factory conditions so bad at the start of the Industrial Revolution?

A
There was too much work and too few workers.
B
Workers were used to poor conditions.
C
Factory owners wanted to maximize profits.
D
Laws were not in place to protect workers.
17

Workers were attracted to industrial cities because

A
they offered workers the chance to use their skills in new ways.
B
they offered better living conditions than rural farms.
C
they offered many cultural and educational opportunities.
D
they offered workers the opportunity to earn higher wages.
18

New laws that were passed during the Industrial Revolution helped city residents by

A
improving the standard of living in cities.
B
creating more jobs for industrial workers.
C
giving children the option to attend school.
D
enabling people to move to the upper class.
19

By paying low wages, factory owners were able to

A
increase their profits in a competitive environment.
B
promise higher pay as an incentive to work harder.
C
hire fewer workers to perform a variety of tasks.
D
avoid overcrowding and accidents on the factory floor.
20

The middle class that emerged during the Industrial Revolution consisted mainly of

A
a mix of working class and upper-class workers.
B
working class people who got factory jobs.
C
wealthy people who owned factories and businesses.
D
a mix of government officials and skilled workers.

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