Study Guide: Industrial Revolution

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• Germany

• Great Britain

• France

• United States

Who Invented the Spinning Jenny and When?

• Eli Whitney, 1793

• Richard Arkwright, 1769

• Edmund Cartwright, 1785

• James Hargreeves, 1764

Who Invented the Cotton Gin and when?

• Eli Whitney, 1793

• Samuel Crompton, 1779

• James Watt, 1769

• Edmund Cartwright, 1785

Who Invented the Power Loom and when?

• Richard Arkwright, 1769

• Edmund Cartwright, 1785

• James Hargreeves, 1764

• Samuel Crompton, 1779

Who Invented the Water Frame and When?

• James Hargreeves, 1764

• James Watt, 1769

• Richard Arkwright, 1769

• Eli Whitney, 17933

Which of these was not a positive effect of the Industrial Revolution?

• Increased Innovation and more education led to many to many groundbreaking inventions

• Production and efficiency were increased, as well as lowered prices

• As factories opened, more jobs were created and wages were higher

• Children were working a lot, helping out their families

Which of these was a positive effect of the Industrial Revolution?

• More people migrated to cities, expanding urban areas

• Labor got exploited, especially from women and children

• Though more food was grown thanks to innovations, nutrition was poor

• Coal powering the revolution was a good thing, but it also caused mass polution

Who Improved on the Steam engine and made it way better?

• Thomas Savery

• James Watt

• Thomas Newcomen

• James Hargreeves

Which of these was not a reason why England was the best place for the Industrial Revolution?

• plentiful supply of coal and iron

• Natural resources such as navigable ports and rivers

• A population decline left more resources available for people

• A good economy and strong government

Which Industry couldn't keep up?

• Textile Industry

• Pottery Industry

• Agriculture Industry

• Cottage Industry