The Industrial Revolution

Define the term Industrial Revolution briefly

select the reasons of why it did start in Britain

• it had great deposits of coal and iron

• climate change which made it easier to grow crops and produce goods

• Leading colonial power

• Stable political status

What was the Agriculture Revolution about?

• A decline in population and economic growth.

• the use of new farming methods to improve productivity

• A time of industrialization and technological advancements.

• A period of increased global trade and exploration.

When did the first Industrial revolution start?

• 1750-1760

• 1590-1610

• 1914

Select the inventions that belong to the FIRST Industrial Revolution

• computer
• steam engine

• telephone
• spinning jenny

• electric generator

Explain briefly the role of the steam engine

Who invented the Spinning Jenny?

• Richard Arkwright

• John Kay

• James Hargreaves

Did the Spinning Jenny Help with the Textile Industry?

• No, the Spinning Jenny had no impact on the Textile Industry.
• Yes, but only in the agricultural sector.
• No, it was primarily used for metalworking.
• Yes, the Spinning Jenny helped with the production costs.

How did the industrial revolution affect the social status?

• created a new social class structure

• The industrial revolution had no impact on social status.
• increasing the gap between the wealthy industrialists and the working class

• allowing for some social mobility.

When did the SECOND industrial revolution start?

• 1860s
• 1900s
• 1750s
• 1870s