Chapter: A Global Power - The Industrial Revolution

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The Industrial Revolution

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The slave trade was based on capturing slaves mainly from...?

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Which of these individuals played an important part in abolishing the slave trade?

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Much of Britain's colonial expansion was based on what?

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At the time of the Industrial Revolution, Britain was also increasing...?

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Before the 18th century, what was the biggest source of employment in Britain?

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The first anti-slavery groups were established by members of which religious group in Britain?

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The industrial revolution caused many people to move from...?

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Slaves captured by British ships were mainly forced to work in...?

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What process of mass-producing steel led to the development of the shipbuilding industry and railways?

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The industrial revolution took place in Britain in which centuries?

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Richard Arkwright is particularly remembered for his development of machines used in which industry?

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After the passing of the Emancipation Act, 2 million workers were employed to replace freed slaves. What countries did they mainly come from?

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The industrial revolution encouraged the transportation of goods by what?

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Working conditions in the Industrial Revolution were frequently...?

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The majority of captured slaves were forced to work on plantations producing what?

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Using British ships or British ports for slavery was banned in which year?

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In which year did the Emancipation Act abolish slavery throughout the British Empire?

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Sake Dean Mahomet opened Britain's first what in London in 1810?

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