Economic Developments and Innovations: Industrial Age - AP World History: Modern
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Identify a major innovation in the textile industry during the Industrial Age.
Identify a major innovation in the textile industry during the Industrial Age.
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The spinning jenny. Allowed one operator to spin multiple threads simultaneously.
The spinning jenny. Allowed one operator to spin multiple threads simultaneously.
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What was the primary energy source of the Industrial Revolution?
What was the primary energy source of the Industrial Revolution?
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Coal. Abundant and provided reliable power for steam engines and factories.
Coal. Abundant and provided reliable power for steam engines and factories.
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Which invention is attributed to James Watt?
Which invention is attributed to James Watt?
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The improved steam engine. Made steam engines more efficient and practical for widespread use.
The improved steam engine. Made steam engines more efficient and practical for widespread use.
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What transportation innovation greatly impacted the Industrial Revolution?
What transportation innovation greatly impacted the Industrial Revolution?
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The steam locomotive. Enabled faster transport of goods and people over land.
The steam locomotive. Enabled faster transport of goods and people over land.
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Who invented the cotton gin?
Who invented the cotton gin?
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Eli Whitney. Revolutionized cotton processing and boosted textile production.
Eli Whitney. Revolutionized cotton processing and boosted textile production.
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What innovation did Henry Bessemer contribute to the steel industry?
What innovation did Henry Bessemer contribute to the steel industry?
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The Bessemer process. Removed impurities from iron to produce high-quality steel efficiently.
The Bessemer process. Removed impurities from iron to produce high-quality steel efficiently.
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Name a significant transportation innovation during the Industrial Age.
Name a significant transportation innovation during the Industrial Age.
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The steamship. Steam power made water transportation faster and more reliable.
The steamship. Steam power made water transportation faster and more reliable.
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What was the primary function of the cotton gin?
What was the primary function of the cotton gin?
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To separate cotton fibers from seeds. Mechanized the labor-intensive process of cleaning cotton.
To separate cotton fibers from seeds. Mechanized the labor-intensive process of cleaning cotton.
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Identify a primary reason for the rise of factories during the Industrial Age.
Identify a primary reason for the rise of factories during the Industrial Age.
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To centralize production processes. Grouped workers and machines for maximum production efficiency.
To centralize production processes. Grouped workers and machines for maximum production efficiency.
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What role did coal play in the Industrial Revolution?
What role did coal play in the Industrial Revolution?
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It was a major energy source. Powered steam engines that drove industrial machinery.
It was a major energy source. Powered steam engines that drove industrial machinery.
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What was the effect of the telegraph on communication?
What was the effect of the telegraph on communication?
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It enabled rapid long-distance communication. Messages could travel hundreds of miles in minutes.
It enabled rapid long-distance communication. Messages could travel hundreds of miles in minutes.
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What is the Industrial Revolution?
What is the Industrial Revolution?
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A period of technological and industrial growth from the 18th to 19th century. Marked the shift from manual labor to mechanized production.
A period of technological and industrial growth from the 18th to 19th century. Marked the shift from manual labor to mechanized production.
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Identify a key invention by Samuel Morse.
Identify a key invention by Samuel Morse.
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The telegraph. Enabled instant long-distance communication using electrical signals.
The telegraph. Enabled instant long-distance communication using electrical signals.
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What was a key factor in the Industrial Revolution's spread to other countries?
What was a key factor in the Industrial Revolution's spread to other countries?
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The diffusion of technological innovations. Knowledge and machinery spread from Britain to other nations.
The diffusion of technological innovations. Knowledge and machinery spread from Britain to other nations.
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What was a major effect of the Industrial Revolution on urban areas?
What was a major effect of the Industrial Revolution on urban areas?
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Rapid urbanization. Factory jobs drew workers from rural areas to cities.
Rapid urbanization. Factory jobs drew workers from rural areas to cities.
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Which system replaced the domestic system in manufacturing?
Which system replaced the domestic system in manufacturing?
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The factory system. Centralized production replaced home-based cottage industries.
The factory system. Centralized production replaced home-based cottage industries.
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What impact did the steam engine have on factories?
What impact did the steam engine have on factories?
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Increased production efficiency. Steam power enabled consistent, weather-independent production.
Increased production efficiency. Steam power enabled consistent, weather-independent production.
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Which industry was the first to industrialize?
Which industry was the first to industrialize?
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The textile industry. Cotton processing was easily mechanized and highly profitable.
The textile industry. Cotton processing was easily mechanized and highly profitable.
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What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on labor?
What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on labor?
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Increased demand for factory workers. Factories needed large workforces to operate new machinery.
Increased demand for factory workers. Factories needed large workforces to operate new machinery.
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Who is credited with the development of the steam locomotive?
Who is credited with the development of the steam locomotive?
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George Stephenson. Built the first practical steam-powered railway locomotive.
George Stephenson. Built the first practical steam-powered railway locomotive.
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What was a significant consequence of the factory system?
What was a significant consequence of the factory system?
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Increased production and labor specialization. Workers focused on specific tasks, boosting overall efficiency.
Increased production and labor specialization. Workers focused on specific tasks, boosting overall efficiency.
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What was the primary purpose of the factory system?
What was the primary purpose of the factory system?
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To increase production efficiency. Concentrated workers and machinery for streamlined mass production.
To increase production efficiency. Concentrated workers and machinery for streamlined mass production.
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Which invention significantly increased textile production speed?
Which invention significantly increased textile production speed?
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The power loom. Automated weaving made cloth production faster and cheaper.
The power loom. Automated weaving made cloth production faster and cheaper.
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What innovation is associated with the mechanization of agriculture?
What innovation is associated with the mechanization of agriculture?
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The mechanical reaper. Mechanized harvesting reduced labor needs and increased efficiency.
The mechanical reaper. Mechanized harvesting reduced labor needs and increased efficiency.
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What was a major effect of the introduction of the steam locomotive?
What was a major effect of the introduction of the steam locomotive?
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Revolutionized transportation. Connected distant regions and accelerated economic growth.
Revolutionized transportation. Connected distant regions and accelerated economic growth.
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What is the significance of the spinning jenny?
What is the significance of the spinning jenny?
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It multiplied yarn production. One worker could produce yarn equivalent to eight hand spinners.
It multiplied yarn production. One worker could produce yarn equivalent to eight hand spinners.
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What economic class grew significantly during the Industrial Revolution?
What economic class grew significantly during the Industrial Revolution?
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The middle class. Factory owners and managers prospered from industrial profits.
The middle class. Factory owners and managers prospered from industrial profits.
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Identify an effect of the factory system on production.
Identify an effect of the factory system on production.
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Increased efficiency and output. Mass production lowered costs and increased product availability.
Increased efficiency and output. Mass production lowered costs and increased product availability.
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