WH15-The Industrial Revolution

What was a significant change in people's lives between 1820 and 1920?

• People in 1920 still measured time by solar cycles.

• Cars and airplanes became common by 1920.

• Electricity was widely available in 1820.

• Most people continued to work in agriculture.

What was one of the key factors that helped create more division of labor in the 18th century?

• The end of the little ice age.

• The discovery of America.

• Revolutions in agriculture and trade.

• The invention of the telephone.

Who invented the spinning jenny?

• James Hargreaves

• John Kay

• Richard Arkwright

• James Watt

What was Johann Friedrich Böttger known for?

• Figuring out how to make porcelain.

• Creating the first factory.

• Inventing the steam engine.

• Developing the spinning jenny.

What was a common practice to keep labor costs low during the Industrial Revolution?

• Reducing working hours.

• Increasing wages for all workers.

• Using unpaid orphans as labor.

• Providing free education to workers.

What was the rate of business failure during the Industrial Revolution?

• 50%

• 75%

• 25%

• 10%

What was James Watt's contribution to the Industrial Revolution?

• Improving the steam engine.

• Inventing the flying shuttle.

• Creating the first factory.

• Developing the spinning jenny.

What was one of the main uses of steam power during the Industrial Revolution?

• Building roads

• Generating electricity

• Operating telegraphs

• Powering textile factories

Which new social classes emerged alongside the aristocracy and peasants during industrialization?

• Bourgeoisie and proletariat

• Knights and serfs

• Merchants and artisans

• Nobles and clergy

What did the term 'bourgeoisie' come to refer to during the Industrial Revolution?

• Farmers

• Factory owners and bankers

• Factory workers

• Government officials