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The industrial revolution Flashcards

1
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when did the industrial revolution start?

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In the 18th century

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at which place did the industrial revolution start

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England in Britain

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What is Industrial

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The producing of goods on a large scale

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What is the industrial revolution

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A period in history in the 18th to 19th century when there were significant changes in how goods were produced

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what is cottage industry

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A type of business where products are made at home usually by hand rather than a factory

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what is a factory

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A factory is a large building or place where goods are produced or manufactured

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what is textile

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Textiles are materials used for making clothing household items and other products

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What are the causes of the industrial revolution

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Natural resources, Geography, trade, Agricultural revolution and Technological Advancements

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what is the steam engine used for

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Used to pump water from tin and coal mines and used steam as a source of energy to move machines

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what was the flying shuttle used for

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Weaving

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what was spinning jenny used for

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Spinning wool or cotton

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What was water frame used for

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spinning large amounts of cotton yarn

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What was the invention mule used for

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it was invented for the easier use of producing cotton yarns and threads

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what was the power loom used for

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It was used to weave cloth and tapestry

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Who invented the steam engine used to pump water from tin mines

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Thomas lecky

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Who invented the steam engine used to pump water from coal mines

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Thomas Newcomen

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17
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Who invented the flying shuttle

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John Kay

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18
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who invented the spinning jenny

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James Hargreaves

19
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who invented the steam engine that used steam as a source of energy to move machines

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James Watt

20
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who invented water frame

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Richard Arkwright

21
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who invented the mule

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Samuel Crompton

22
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who invented the power loom

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Edmund Cartwright

23
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When was the steam engine used to pump water from tin mines invented

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in 1698

24
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when was the steam engined used to pump water from coal mines invented

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1709

25
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when was the flying shuttle invented

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1733

26
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when was spinning jenny invented

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in 1764

27
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when was the steam engine that used steam as a source of energy to make machines

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1769

28
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when was water frame invented

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in 1769

29
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when was mule invented

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in 1779

30
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When was the power loom invented

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in 1789

31
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explain how natural resources were causes of the Industrial revolution

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There was plenty of coal for powering the machines,
iron ore for building of machines, houses and factories.
rivers to provide power and transporting goods.

32
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explain how the agrarian revolution was a cause of the industrial revolution

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The innovation of new farming methods and machinery was introduced which resulted in increased crop yields and a decrease in the agricultural workforce

33
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explain how Technological innovations were a cause of the industrial revolution

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Technological innovations played a crucial role in drivirevolutionized the way goods were produced, which lead to significant societal and economic changes.

34
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what were the positive effects of the industrial revolution in england

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Economic growth and urbanization

35
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explain how economic growth made a positive impact on the Industrial revolution in england

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the introduction of new technologies and manufacturing processes led to increased production and efficiency, contributing to significant economic growth

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explain how urbanization made a positive impact on the industrial revolution in england

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The industrial revolution triggered a massive migration of people from rural areas to cities in search of employment in factories which resulted in rapid growth of urban areas

37
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what were the negative effects of the industrial revolution in england

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working conditions, environmental impact

38
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explain how working conditions made a negative impact on the industrial revolution in england

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factory workers faced harsh conditions, including long working hours, low wages and dangerous environments

39
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explain how environmental impact made a negative impact on the industrial revolution in england

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Industrial activities resulted in air and water pollution, deforestation, and the depletion of natural resources

40
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what was a positive effect on the industrial revolution in the caribbean

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Local innovation

41
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what was a negative effect on the industrial revolution in the caribbean

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economic dependence

42
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explain how local innovation made a positive impact on the industrial revolution in the caribbean

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the british colonies in the caribbean were involved in innovation and technological advancements

43
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explain how local economic dependence made a negative impact on the industrial revolution in the caribbean

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the caribbean colonies became economically reliant on the export of agricultural products

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