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Daily Update – November 10
Social Studies 9-G/H
Industrial Revolution
Activity: view movie, “Oliver Twist”
Upcoming Quiz on Monday, Nov 21 (see below for questions)
The “Big Ideas” Quiz Questions
- Describe the agricultural changes that occurred in England during the Industrial Revolution and say HOW these changes: a) forced the migration of people, and b) supported industrialization.
- Describe Laissez-Faire Economics. How was this economic system different from a centrally controlled economy and how did it support an industrially-based economy?
- Discuss how innovations in steam-technology revolutionized transportation and manufacturing. Give examples to support your explanation.
- Compare and contrast two systems of manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution: traditional Cottage Industry vs. Factory Assembly Line. What were the advantages and disadvantages of each? What does the law of supply and demand say about: a) wages & workers? and b) price & quantity of goods produced?
- Industrialization brought about tremendous changes in society. Discuss these changes with respect to a) social classes, b) living & working conditions, c) new laws & labour movements, and d) women.
Core 7
FINISH-UP
REMINDER: End of Term 1 is TODAY! All work should now be submitted for assessment.
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Daily Update – November 3
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