Unit 7 - Part 2

Front

What country did the Industrial Revolution begin in?

Back

England

Front

Which of the following is NOT a reason that the Industrial Revolution started in England?
Large deposits of natural resources,
A gov't that supported trade and invention,
Colonies to provide raw materials,
A larger population

Back

A larger population

Front

The first industry to industrialize

Back

Textile (Clothing)

Front

Who invented the Cotton Gin?

Back

Eli Whitney

Front

What invention allowed engineers to build more powerful machines, taller buildings, and longer bridges?

Back

Steel

Front

Which of these was NOT a positive impact of the Industrial Revolution: Increased production, Lowered the costs of goods, Grueling factory work, New technologies?

Back

Grueling factory work

Front

What invention increased the demand for coal?

Back

Steam engine

Front

Who made up a large portion of the workforce in the early factories?

Back

Women and Children

Front

The term for the poorly constructed apartments built by factory owners to house factory workers

Back

Tenements

Front

What became the most important factor to be at the top of the social class system?

Back

Owning a factory