Chapter 11 Lesson 1

Textile

• Fabric
• Knitting
• Weaving
• Steel

In the 1700's, most people were_________

• Lawyers

• Settlers

• Farmers

• Politicians

Define Interchangeable Parts

• Interchangeable parts are components that are identical and can be substituted for one another in a product.
• Interchangeable parts are components that are unique and cannot be substituted for one another in a product.
• Interchangeable parts are components that are similar but not identical, making them difficult to substitute in a product.
• Interchangeable parts are components that are only compatible with one specific product and cannot be used elsewhere.

The Industrial Revolution began with...

• The Declaration of Independence

• Textile machines that helped cotton become America's biggest export.

• Farmers attacking factory workers and taking their land.

• Factory owners taxing their workers for uniforms.

How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to the expansion of the American economy?

• By focusing solely on agriculture

• By reducing the number of jobs available

• By increasing production and efficiency

• By limiting trade with other countries

Answer explanation

The Industrial Revolution contributed to the expansion of the American economy by increasing production and efficiency, leading to economic growth.

After the Industrial Revolution, most people worked in __________.

An _____________ takes risks to start a new business.

Industrialization in the textile industry resulted in

• better paying jobs

• the establishment of factories

• improved working conditions

• more reliance on silk from China

Match the following

• Francis Cabot Lowell

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• John Deere

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• Samuel Slater

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• Cyrus McCormick

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• Eli Whitney

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Which type of transportation created the biggest change during the Industrial Revolution?

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