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What was it that instigated the American revolution war for independence?
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The Boston Teaparty (1773)
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Which type of fuel replaced 'wood' during the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century?
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Coal was quickly adopted to replace the wood fuel, when it became more and more scarce.
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Next to iron, what was the second biggest export product of the UK in the 18th century?
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'cloth' was number two on the export products list. (Due to steampowered automated spinning/weaving machinery)
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What are the reasons why it smelled so bad in the bigger cities in those times?
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There were no sewers or toilets. Everybody did their 'business' on the streets. No one felt the need to do something about it.
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