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Which invention by John Kay significantly increased weaving speed?
Which invention by John Kay significantly increased weaving speed?
The domestic system was primarily centered around factories and urban centers.
The domestic system was primarily centered around factories and urban centers.
False
What was the purpose of Richard Arkwright's invention, the Spinning Frame?
What was the purpose of Richard Arkwright's invention, the Spinning Frame?
To create strong thread rapidly.
The first factory, known as Cromford Mill, was established by __________ in 1771.
The first factory, known as Cromford Mill, was established by __________ in 1771.
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Match the following inventors with their inventions:
Match the following inventors with their inventions:
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What major innovation did Richard Arkwright introduce in the textile industry?
What major innovation did Richard Arkwright introduce in the textile industry?
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The domestic system involved large factories and urban centers for production.
The domestic system involved large factories and urban centers for production.
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What invention by James Hargreaves accelerated thread production?
What invention by James Hargreaves accelerated thread production?
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John Kay invented the __________ in 1733, which increased weaving speed.
John Kay invented the __________ in 1733, which increased weaving speed.
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What was a key consequence of factories being established in towns?
What was a key consequence of factories being established in towns?
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Steam engines were initially reliable and inexpensive.
Steam engines were initially reliable and inexpensive.
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Who were the inventors that created an improved steam engine model in 1768?
Who were the inventors that created an improved steam engine model in 1768?
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Factories shifted from relying on water wheels to using __________ by 1871.
Factories shifted from relying on water wheels to using __________ by 1871.
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Match the following cities with their significance in the industrial era:
Match the following cities with their significance in the industrial era:
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Who invented the telephone?
Who invented the telephone?
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The Industrial Revolution was characterized by major changes in how people worked during the 1500s and 1600s.
The Industrial Revolution was characterized by major changes in how people worked during the 1500s and 1600s.
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Name one invention by Thomas Edison.
Name one invention by Thomas Edison.
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__________ is known for inventing dynamite.
__________ is known for inventing dynamite.
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Who invented the electric generator?
Who invented the electric generator?
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The Industrial Revolution occurred primarily in the 1900s.
The Industrial Revolution occurred primarily in the 1900s.
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What significant invention is Ada Lovelace known for?
What significant invention is Ada Lovelace known for?
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Alfred Nobel is known for inventing __________.
Alfred Nobel is known for inventing __________.
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Which inventor is credited with creating the telephone?
Which inventor is credited with creating the telephone?
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The Industrial Revolution primarily took place during the 1500s and 1600s.
The Industrial Revolution primarily took place during the 1500s and 1600s.
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What did Thomas Edison invent?
What did Thomas Edison invent?
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__________ is known for creating the steam engine.
__________ is known for creating the steam engine.
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Which inventor is known for creating the electric light bulb?
Which inventor is known for creating the electric light bulb?
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The Industrial Revolution primarily occurred in the 1700s and 1800s.
The Industrial Revolution primarily occurred in the 1700s and 1800s.
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______ Lovelace is known as the first computer programmer.
______ Lovelace is known as the first computer programmer.
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What was a significant reason for people moving to factory towns?
What was a significant reason for people moving to factory towns?
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The majority of factories relied on waterwheels by 1871.
The majority of factories relied on waterwheels by 1871.
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Who were the key figures behind the development of a more effective steam engine in 1768?
Who were the key figures behind the development of a more effective steam engine in 1768?
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The shift from water power to steam engines contributed to the growth of industrial towns such as __________.
The shift from water power to steam engines contributed to the growth of industrial towns such as __________.
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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What was a primary reason people moved to factory towns during the Industrial Revolution?
What was a primary reason people moved to factory towns during the Industrial Revolution?
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By 1871, waterwheels were the main power source for factories.
By 1871, waterwheels were the main power source for factories.
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Name one major industrial town that grew as a result of factories.
Name one major industrial town that grew as a result of factories.
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James Watt and Matthew Boulton developed an effective steam engine in the year __________.
James Watt and Matthew Boulton developed an effective steam engine in the year __________.
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Study Notes
Domestic System
- In the 1700s, most goods were handmade in homes or small workshops near homes.
- This was known as the domestic system.
Cloth-making Machines
- Cloth merchants profited from the cloth trade and used clever inventions to speed up the cloth-making process.
- 1733: John Kay invented the Flying Shuttle, enabling weavers to make cloth faster.
- 1764: James Hargreaves invented the Spinning Jenny, to speed up thread production.
- 1769: Richard Arkwright invented the Spinning Frame. It produced strong thread quickly but was too large and heavy for homes, requiring a waterwheel for power.
Factory System
- Richard Arkwright opened the first factory in 1771 (Cromford Mill, Derbyshire).
- As more factories were built, millions of people left their villages to work in them.
- By the 1820s, it was clear the domestic system was fading and the factory system was taking over.
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Explore the transition from the domestic system of goods production to the factory system during the Industrial Revolution. Learn about key inventions like the Flying Shuttle, Spinning Jenny, and the origins of factories. Understand how these changes impacted society and work life in the 18th and 19th centuries.
