Lesson 117 The Industrial Revolution

What was the Industrial Revolution?

• A change from industry-based society to farming-based society

• A change from farming-based society to industry-based society

• A change from a monarchy to a democracy

• A change from a rural to an urban society

Who first used the term "Industrial Revolution"?

• Charles Dickens

• Isaac Newton

• Arnold Toynbee

• Albert Einstein

Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in Britain?

• Britain had a large population

• Britain had large deposits of coal and iron ore

• Britain had a warm climate

• Britain had a strong military

What did most families do throughout history before the Industrial Revolution?

• Lived in cities and worked in factories

• Lived on farms and made what they needed in their own homes

• Traveled frequently and traded goods

• Worked in government offices

Who invented the spinning jenny in 1764?

• Richard Arkwright

• James Hargreaves

• Edmund Cartwright

• John Horrocks

What did Richard Arkwright patent in 1769?

• Spinning jenny

• Carding machine

• Water frame

• Steam-powered loom

Who invented the all-metal loom in 1803?

• James Hargreaves

• Richard Arkwright

• John Horrocks

• Edmund Cartwright

What was the main material woven in British factories by 1835?

• Wool

• Silk

• Cotton

• Linen

What is the term used to describe when each worker in a factory performs only one or a few tasks?

• Specialization

• Generalization

• Diversification

• Centralization

What was one effect of the new factories on people who previously worked at home?

• They lost their jobs

• They worked fewer hours

• They earned more money

• They moved to rural areas