Industrial Revolution: Britannica Kids Intro

What was the Industrial Revolution?

• A period of major changes in the way products are made

• A revolution that took place in the transportation industry

• A movement to improve working conditions in factories

• A war between European countries

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• England

• United States

• Japan

• France

What invention made it easier to weave cloth during the Industrial Revolution?

• Flying shuttle

• Spinning jenny

• Cotton gin

• Steam engine

Who invented the spinning jenny?

• Eli Whitney

• James Watt

• Robert Fulton

• James Hargreaves

• George Stephenson

What did Eli Whitney invent?

• Flying shuttle

• Spinning jenny

• Cotton gin

• Steam engine

What did Whitney's idea of interchangeable parts mean for production?

• Products could be made quickly

• Products could be made by hand

• Products could be made in small workshops

• Products could be made in factories

What power source was used in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

• Electricity

• Water

• Steam engine

• Wind

Who perfected the steamboat?

• Eli Whitney

• Robert Fulton

• James Watt

• George Stephenson

What did George Stephenson invent?

• Flying shuttle

• Spinning jenny

• Cotton gin

• Railroad

What happened to cities during the Industrial Revolution?

• They grew larger

• They became cleaner

• They became healthier

• They disappeared

• They became smaller