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The Industrial Age refers to a period in history marked by significant advancements in industry, technology, manufacturing, and transportation. It began around the late 18th century with the advent of mechanized production methods fueled by steam power.

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In the Industrial Age, people began to make more money. What did this lead to?
What was the living condition of the working class during the industrial age?
What was one of the most notable changes brought about by the Industrial Age?
How did the industrial age impact social norms and values?
What innovation in communication technology made instant global communication possible during the late Industrial Age?
What was a major technological advancement in weaponry during the Industrial Age?
Who is credited with inventing the modern assembly line technique used during the Industrial Age?
What was one major demographic shift caused by technological advancements during the industrial age?
How did the Industrial Age impact global trade?
What was a social consequence of technological advancements during the industrial age?
Who is known for developing a method to mass produce steel, fueling its expanded use during the Industrial Age?
Which industrial age invention had the greatest impact on communication?
Which Industrial Age invention had the most profound impact on global communication and information dissemination?
What key technological innovation of the Industrial Age facilitated mass production?
What technology was essential for speedy communication during the Industrial Age?
What was a primary impact of the printing press on society in the Industrial Age?
Who among the following was significant in promoting workers' rights during the Industrial Age?
Which among the following movements sought equal rights for women emerging partly out of changing roles during the Industrial Age?
During the industrial age, which invention revolutionized the textile industry?
What economic system emerged as a response to industrial capitalism during the industrial age ?

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