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What was the primary fuel source for iron ore production before the introduction of coke?
What was the primary fuel source for iron ore production before the introduction of coke?
Charcoal
Who combined the processes of puddling and rolling to make large-scale production of pig iron possible?
Who combined the processes of puddling and rolling to make large-scale production of pig iron possible?
Henry Cort
What was the primary purpose of early steam engines developed by Thomas Savery and Newcomen?
What was the primary purpose of early steam engines developed by Thomas Savery and Newcomen?
To pump water from mines
What was the result of the increased demand for coal in the 18th century?
What was the result of the increased demand for coal in the 18th century?
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Who developed an improved version of the steam engine in 1769?
Who developed an improved version of the steam engine in 1769?
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What was the significance of the partnership between James Watt and Matthew Boulton in 1775?
What was the significance of the partnership between James Watt and Matthew Boulton in 1775?
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What significant improvement did the New Leicester breed of cattle bring to beef production?
What significant improvement did the New Leicester breed of cattle bring to beef production?
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What replaced small workshops and local workers' cottages in the production of goods during the Industrial Revolution?
What replaced small workshops and local workers' cottages in the production of goods during the Industrial Revolution?
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What powered machines in the early factories, before the use of steam and electricity?
What powered machines in the early factories, before the use of steam and electricity?
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What invention by John Kay in 1733 improved the efficiency of weaving on hand-looms?
What invention by John Kay in 1733 improved the efficiency of weaving on hand-looms?
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What was the name of the first factories of the Industrial Revolution?
What was the name of the first factories of the Industrial Revolution?
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What innovation in textile production was made possible by the combination of technological innovations and knowledge during the Industrial Revolution?
What innovation in textile production was made possible by the combination of technological innovations and knowledge during the Industrial Revolution?
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What was the significance of James Hargreaves' invention in 1765?
What was the significance of James Hargreaves' invention in 1765?
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What was the improvement of Richard Arkwright's spinning frame in 1768?
What was the improvement of Richard Arkwright's spinning frame in 1768?
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What was the significance of Samuel Crompton's invention in 1779?
What was the significance of Samuel Crompton's invention in 1779?
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What was the impact of steam power on textile production?
What was the impact of steam power on textile production?
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What was the effect of the introduction of machines on weavers?
What was the effect of the introduction of machines on weavers?
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What was the consequence of mill owners' desire for increased profits?
What was the consequence of mill owners' desire for increased profits?
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