The Industrial Age
What was the cotton gin?
A machine that multiplied the amount of cotton that could be cleaned at a time. (1793 Eli Whitney)
What is a spinning jenny?
A multi-spindle spinning frame used for weaving.
What helped launch the Industrial Revolution?
Demand for goods increased and populations grew rapidly.
Who invented the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney
What role did James Watt play in the Industrial Revolution?
He helped make steam engines a reliable power source.
What did the invention of the mechanical loom do?
Helped to increase textile production.
What role did the crop rotation play in the Agricultural Revolution?
It helped restore nutrients to the soil do crops could grow better.
How did the Agricultural Revolution help spark the Industrial Revolution?
It increased the amount of food produced and decreased the number of farm workers.
What was the purpose of the spinning jenny?
It increased the speed of textile production.
How did water help England's industrial boom?
It supplied power and a means of transportation
What was the most important role textiles played in the Industrial Revolution?
Machines invented to mass produce textiles let to other inventions.
What is the most likely reason the Agricultural Revolution caused an increase in population?
More and better food allowed people to be healthy and fed.
What happened to life after the Agricultural Revolution?
Most farmland was controlled by the wealthy, people moved to the city to find work, and landowners put enclosures around land.
What happened as a result of the steamboat's popularity?
People began to build canals in the United States and Europe.
What is cottage industry?
People who produce goods out of their homes.
How did new forms of transportation like steamboats and locomotives help?
Prices of products became more affordable and things got to the market faster and cheaper.
During the Agricultural Revolution, what was the main advantage of tenant farming rather than moving to the city to work ?
Tenant farmers could use a skill they already had rather than start over.
What aided in the disappearance of the cottage industry?
There were fewer unusual textiles and other unique items.
What started the modern Agricultural Revolution?
There were improved farming methods.
Why did many people live in rural areas before the Agricultural Revolution?
They could grow food on small areas of land.
How did steam locomotives lower the cost of transporting raw materials and finished goods?
They could transport many materials or goods at once.
As a result of the Industrial Revolution, what happened to wages around the world?
Wages increased.