unit 5 test Flashcards
where did the industrial revolution start
Britain
What two factors made the industrial revolution possible
- Better control of diseases, childhood mortality rate decreasing, more people need jobs
- less farms needed, bigger work force for new kinds of jobs
what is the major invention that starts the revolution? Who invented it
steam engine James Watt (originall invented by newcomen
Who invented water powered spinning frame
Richard Arkwright
who invented improved steel making process
Henry Cort
Who invented concrete
john smeaton
WHO INVENTED GAS LIGHTING
William Murdoch
who invented the steam plough
John Fowler
What is the major invention that starts the industrial revolution in america? Who invented it
Cotton gin
Eli Whitney
What does the invention of the cotton gin do
seperates cotton seeds from fibers
what affect does the cotton gin have on america
caused widespread increase of cotton farming fin the cotton belt production doubles from 1814-15
How does the farm change after the invention of the cotton gin
mass production of agricultural products leads to a boom in commercial farming
Major crops of Georgia Louisiana Middle states new england most states
GA- rice MS- wheat LA- sugar NE- fruits veggies poultry dairy MS cows and pigs
What becomes the major industry in america
manufacturing of goods
What happens to skilled craftsmen in this time
they disappear
How do interchangeable parts influence production
can mass-produce and fix things quicker
The industrial revolution cause what other revolution to happen in america?
transportation industry
why was the transportation industry necessary
now have interstate commerce
How does the steam engine impact the transportation revolution
american corporations
Why was america slow to embrace the factory system
- scarce labor
- little capitol
- superiority of British factories
Who is considered the father of the american factory system
Samuel slater
Who made the american mills superior to the British
Francis cabot lowell
How did the commonwealth vs hunt decision help workers
supreme court ruled unions not illegal as long as they were peaceful
what does antebellum mean
before war ie the civil war in america
