Industrial Revolution

In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• The United States
• England
• France
• Germany

Which 2 natural resources were the backbone of the Industrial Revolution?

• wood and peat
• oil and natural gas
• coal and iron
• cotton and tobacco

Why did "cottage industry" come to an end?

• Too many people moved to the city.
• It was replaced by the factory system.
• The need for textiles decreased.
• Women who worked in cottage industries went on strike.

Who designed the first efficient steam engine?

• James Hargreaves
• John Kay
• Richard Arkwright
• James Watt

What is the movement of people from farms to cities?

• Utilitarianism
• Urbanization
• Proletariat
• Enclosure Movement

The cottage industry system involved manufacturing...

• of steam engines.
• of hand-made luxury goods.
• in the home. 
• in small factories.

What innovation increased the transportation of goods and people?

• Flying Shuttle
• Spinning Jenny
• Steam Engine
• Water Frame

This machine separated the seed from cotton fibers.

• Spinning Mule
• Spinning Jenny
• Steam Engine
• Cotton Gin

Mass production led to:

• Products being more superior in quality
• goods became less expensive
• laborers received higher wages
• industries moved to rural areas

Who invented the cotton gin?

• Whitney
• dave
• james henry
• the guy that delivers your pizza