Industrial Revolution Quiz

What is the main focus of Bob Allen's research?

• Technological Revolutions

• Industrial Revolution

• Agricultural Revolution

• Scientific Revolution

In which university does Bob Allen work as a professor?

• Stanford University

• Cambridge University

• Oxford University

• Harvard University

What was the main reason for the Industrial Revolution to happen in England in the 18th century?

• High wage economy

• Political instability

• Low wage economy

• Lack of resources

What was the first machine invented to spin cotton fibres?

• Power Loom

• Water Frame

• Flying Shuttle

• Spinning Jenny

What was the main factor that made it profitable to use capital intensive technology in the 18th century?

• Decline in population

• Decrease in demand

• Expansion of textiles

• Increase in taxes

What was the percentage of a woman's earnings compared to a man's in the 16th and early 17th century?

• 20%

• 35%

• 50%

• 70%

What was the percentage of a woman's earnings compared to a man's in the 18th century?

• 70%

• 50%

• 35%

• 20%

What was the rate of return of spinning jennies in the 17th century?

• 30%

• 10%

• 20%

• 40%

What was the rate of return of spinning jennies in the 18th century?

• 30%

• 40%

• 20%

• 10%

What was the main reason for the rise in the cost of labour that made the spinning jenny profitable in the 18th century?

• Increase in population

• Decrease in population

• Increase in demand for textiles

• Decrease in demand for textiles