2.3 - Industrial Revolution and the Rise of Automation
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Practice Questions
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What powered the factories during the Industrial Revolution?
💡 Hint: Think about the key source of energy back then.
What production method did Henry Ford introduce?
💡 Hint: Consider innovations in the automobile industry.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What innovation primarily contributed to mass production in factories during the Industrial Revolution?
💡 Hint: Consider the energy source for running the machinery.
True or False: The assembly line was first introduced by Henry Ford.
💡 Hint: Who is associated with the assembly line in history?
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss the socio-economic implications of the Industrial Revolution on the labor market during the transition to automation.
💡 Hint: Think about how technology provides both opportunities and challenges.
Evaluate the role of steam engines in transforming transport and production industries during the Industrial Revolution.
💡 Hint: Consider the dual impact on different sectors.
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