World History: England: Fires of Continuation (Unit 7)

- set their own hours - usually ran their business at home

Before the Industrial Revolution, craftsmen:

True

Early factories were located by rivers so they could operate by water power. (T/F)

False

Fulton and Stephenson developed steam locomotives. (T/F)

True

Newcomen and Watt made improvements in the steam engine. (T/F)

- that it supplied jobs - that it improved the economy - that it increased productivity

Positive advantages of the machine age were:

- became part owners - received a share of the profits - lost when the company lost

Stockholders in large businesses:

- self-worth - creativity - dignity

The factory worker bore the brunt of the factory system through the stifling of his:

- farmers - women and children - skilled artisans

The following groups of people became factory workers:

Improved road building

This invention made road travel safer, more enjoyable, with fewer delays.

Steam engine

This invention was able to power the machines; more versatile use of power.

Steam locomotive

This invention was faster and safer than road travel; could carry freight overland.

1. More people were able to afford travel with the steam engine. 2. The steam engine benefited businessmen by using its transportation for trading, buying, and selling ventures. 3. Having better transportation no longer placed businessmen at the mercy of the deplorable road systems.

What advantages did steam-powered machinery have over water-powered machinery? (List three.)

Steam ship

With this invention, not having to rely on wind power provided quicker distribution of goods.