The Industrial Revolution and Technological Advancements

What significant object is mentioned as being in a museum in Paris that contributed to a major increase in material wealth?

• A printing press

• A lathe

• A steam engine

• A mechanical duck

Who built the first fully automatic programmable loom in the 1750s?

• James Watt

• Henry Ford

• Vaucanson

• Leonardo da Vinci

What key feature did Vaucanson's lathe have that set it apart from earlier versions?

• It was powered by steam

• It was made entirely of metal

• It included a digital readout

• It utilized a leather belt for power

How did lathes contribute to the explosion of wealth mentioned in the text?

• By allowing for the mass production of textiles

• By making precision parts cheaply and quickly

• By increasing the speed of transportation

• By automating agricultural production

Prior to the introduction of metal lathes, what was a major limitation of early lathes?

• They were too expensive

• They could only be used by skilled artisans

• They were made of wood and not suitable for metal work

• They could not be operated in cold weather

Which of the following was NOT a result of the technological advancements discussed?

• Increased worker wages

• Automation in farming

• Decrease in manufacturing jobs

• Growth in new industries

What does the text imply was a key factor in the American Industrial Revolution's success?

• The invention of the steam engine

• The introduction of the assembly line

• The use of machine tools to create interchangeable parts

• The discovery of electricity

What unusual ability did Vaucanson's mechanical duck reportedly have?

• It could fly

• It could sing

• It could play chess

• It could mimic digestion and defecate