The Industrial Revolution

What was the most important source of power for the early Industrial Revolution?

• Steam Engine

• animals

• windmill

The Industrial Revolution began in this country:

• America

• England

• Dominican Republic

• Asia

What invention made possible the growth of railroads?

• the spinning Jenny

• the factory

• the steam locomotive

The preferred work force of the early factory was:

• women

• immigrants

• men

How did industrialization impact women?

• many women entered the paid workforce

• many women practiced traditional economic activities

• women moved from cities to rural areas.

What was the main cause in the process of urbanization that occurred in 19th century Britain?

• agriculture

• industrialization

• imperialism

Who invented the idea of Interchangeable Parts

• Samuel Morse

• Eli Whitney

• Thomas Edison

• Aldwin L.

The first factories in the U.S. primarily focused on creating..

• machines

• materials

• textiles

The ___________ made it easier to extract Seeds from Cotton more EFFICIENT.

• Cotton hand

• Cotton gin

• stemboat

The telegraph increased the speed in which people could...

• send letters faster

• communication across long distances

• send products more efficient

• listen to louder music