HISTORY PRE-INTERMEDIATE

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It has combined features of the spinning jenny and the water frame which produced, finer yarn much faster than the water frame.

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Spinning mule

Front

What invention needed water to function, leading to the establishment of factories?

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Water frame (Richard Arkwright 1768)

Front

It allowed several threads to be spun simultaneously by one machine.

Back

Spinning jenny (James Hargreaves)

Front

It allowed weaver to manufacture wider cloth. (simple, cheap innovation that greatly increase production)

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Flying shuttle (John Kay 1733)

Front

Loom powered by steam engine

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Steam-powered loom

Front

A _____________________ is able to harness the energy of the steam produced by heating water. The pressure of the steam drives a _______________ , which in turn drives machinery, wheels or a pump.

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steam engine / piston

Front

Who is the "father of the factory system"?

Back

Richard Arkwright

Front

A form of processed coal that burns much hotter and faster than regular coal.

Back

coke

Front

What was the Eiffel Tower primarily made of?

Back

Wrought iron

Front

Why was Henry Cort’s invention of rolling and puddling important?

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It produced stronger iron, known as wrought iron, more quickly.