L2 - New Inventions Reading - Classwork

Who invented the Spinning Jenny?

• Richard Arkwright

• James Watt

• Cyrus McCormick

• James Hargreaves

What was the key feature of the Watt Steam Engine that made it more efficient?

• Rotary motion

• Regulator

• Double-acting cylinder

• Separate condenser

Who is credited with the invention of the first practical steam locomotive for railways?

• James Watt

• George Stephenson

• Richard Trevithick

• John Blenkinsop

Which American inventor is known for inventing the Mechanical Reaper?

• James Hargreaves

• Cyrus McCormick

• Samuel Morse

• Richard Arkwright

Who developed the first practical telegraph system and Morse code?

• James Watt

• Richard Trevithick

• Samuel Morse

• George Stephenson

What was the key invention used in Richard Arkwright's cotton spinning mill?

• Steam Engine

• Water Frame

• Mechanical Reaper

• Spinning Jenny

What was the impact of Arkwright's factory on society?

• Boosted textile industry

• Increased food production

• Improved healthcare

• Rural-to-urban migration

Which feature of the Watt Steam Engine allowed for continuous rotary motion?

• Separate condenser

• Double-acting cylinder

• Rotary motion

• Regulator

Who developed the famous 'Rocket' locomotive in 1829?

• James Watt

• Richard Trevithick

• John Blenkinsop

• George Stephenson

What did the Mechanical Reaper help increase in agriculture?

• Productivity

• Labour needs

• Inefficiency

• Food production