Industrial Revelations Series 1 Episode 2 Part 1

What made cotton more desirable than wool in the 19th century?

• It was imported from exotic locations

• It was more colorful

• It was cheaper and more comfortable

• It was easier to produce

What was the primary reason for the decrease in cotton's price?

• Decrease in demand for cotton

• Increase in wool prices

• Innovations in spinning technology

• Discovery of new cotton farms

What did the spinning jenny allow one spinner to do?

• Replace the need for weavers

• Work from home

• Spin multiple threads at once

• Spin cotton faster than wool

How did mechanization affect traditional cottage industries?

• It improved the quality of life for all workers

• It caused many to lose their jobs and riot

• It led to an increase in home-based businesses

• It had no significant impact

Why did workers resist the introduction of new spinning machines?

• They were too complicated to operate

• They feared losing their livelihoods

• They preferred the quality of hand-spun cotton

• They were against technological progress

What was unique about William Strutt's cotton mill built in 1803?

• It was the largest in the world

• It was completely automated

• It used exclusively organic cotton

• It was fireproof and had defensive measures

What advantage did Richard Arkwright's water frame have over previous machines?

• It was smaller and more compact

• It could be powered by water

• It required skilled operators

• It produced lower quality yarn

Why did Arkwright set up his spinning machine in Cromford?

• For the scenic beauty of the location

• It was closer to major cities

• To keep his invention secret

• It had a large supply of cotton

How did Arkwright's spinning frame change the workforce?

• It allowed for the use of unskilled labor

• It eliminated the need for child labor

• It required highly skilled workers

• It led to a decrease in employment

The improvement in the speed of weaving cotton thread had what economic impact?

• Decreased efficiency and productivity
• Stagnation of the textile industry and the economy
• Increased productivity, lower costs for consumers, and thus more profit

• Higher costs and lower output