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After Germany’s unification in 1871, industrialization accelerated and

surpassed the US becoming first in steel production.

industrialization continued mainly in the west.

workers for industrial jobs were difficult to find.

constructed vast networks of railroads.

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Workers competed for jobs in the model factory started by Robert Owen because

he overpaid them.

he built schools.

he was famous.

he guaranteed jobs.

Which describes the connection between a mechanical loom and a cotton gin?

The gin was invented first to increase textile production, and then the loom produced more cotton.

The loom and the gin were invented at the same time to improve textile production.

The loom and the gin were invented at the same time to improve cotton production.

The loom was invented first to increase textile production, and then the gin produced more cotton.

Which of these statements describe life after the Agricultural Revolution? Choose three answers.

Most farmland was controlled by the wealthy.

People moved to cities to find work.

Farms produced fewer crops.

More people lived and worked in rural areas.

Landowners put enclosures around land.

During industrialization, what were the attitudes toward the use of enslaved labor?

Calls for the abolition of slavery increased.

Even more enslaved persons were put to work in factories.

Factory owners refused to use enslaved persons as their workers.

Runaway enslaved persons were not prosecuted.

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