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An __________ is an __________ that has been modified so that it is more useful.

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industry . . . idea
B
idea . . . industry
C
innovation . . . invention
D
invention . . . innovation
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Which totally revolutionized industry by increasing efficiency?

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the factory system
B
mass production
C
new materials
D
water power
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The most essential ingredient for industrialization is

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Established during the Middle Ages, guilds were associations of skilled artisans designed to institute quality standards, establish training programs, and set prices in industries such as glassblowing or masonry. What most likely happened to the guild system following industrialization?

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Guilds likely incorporated new skilled artisans with industrialization-era skills.
B
Guilds likely became more powerful as fewer people learned trade secrets for these industries.
C
Guilds likely became less powerful as artisans were replaced by machinery.
D
Guilds likely expanded to include factory workers, laborers, and unskilled workers.
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What was the most significant aspect of Henry Ford's assembly line process?

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It used less energy and created less pollution than other factory processes.
B
It created labor unions to advocate for employers working in large factories.
C
It reduced production costs, which allowed the products to be more affordable.
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It made it possible to hire more employees, which helped restore the economy .

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