Industrial Revolution Notes Review

What period is described as a time of rapid growth that saw machines replace manpower during the mid-1700s?

• The Enlightenment

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Agricultural Revolution

What does the term "Textiles" refer to in the context of the Industrial Revolution?

• Metal items

• Wood items

• Cloth items

• Paper items

Who is credited with inventing the Water Frame?

• Eli Whitney

• Samuel Slater

• Richard Arkwright

• James Watt

What did Samuel Slater contribute to the Industrial Revolution in America?

• He invented the cotton gin.

• He developed the idea of interchangeable parts.

• He brought the factory designs of England to America.

• He invented the steam engine.

What is the term "Technology" defined as in the document?

• The study of historical artifacts

• The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

• Tools used to produce items or do work

• The process of designing and building machinery

Who developed the idea of interchangeable parts?

• Richard Arkwright

• Samuel Slater

• Eli Whitney

• James Hargreaves

What is the advantage of using interchangeable parts?

• They make the design process more complex.

• They make construction and repair much easier.

• They increase the uniqueness of each machine.

• They are more expensive to produce.

What is "Mass Production" best described as?

• The production of a wide variety of goods in small quantities

• The manual production of goods by skilled artisans

• The efficient production of large numbers of identical goods

• The slow and meticulous crafting of luxury items

Which industry was the first to begin using machines to manufacture goods?

• Agriculture

• Textiles

• Automotive

• Steel

In which part of the United States were most mills located during the Industrial Revolution, and why?

• Southeast, because of the large workforce

• Midwest, because of the availability of raw materials

• Northeast, because there was money and water

• West, because of the vast land for expansion