Iron Usage in Historical Britain

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What system was commonly used to produce goods in the 1700s?

Workshop system

Industrial system

Domestic system (correct)

Factory system

What type of merchants were involved in buying wool from farmers in the domestic system?

Vegetable merchants

Cloth merchants (correct)

Fish merchants

Fruit merchants

Which machine, invented in 1733, helped weavers make cloth more quickly?

The Loominator

The Flying Shuttle (correct)

The Weave Master

The Spinning Jenny

What material was one of the most popular goods made in people's homes during the domestic system era?

Woolen cloth Signup and view all the answers

Who was involved in spinning wool into threads in the domestic system?

The villagers Signup and view all the answers

How did the profits of cloth merchants increase significantly during this time period?

By using brilliant machines to speed up production Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with building the world's first railway locomotives?

Richard Trevithick Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Richard Trevithick's engine pull ten tons of iron and 70 passengers for 14.5km in South Wales?

1804 Signup and view all the answers

How many kilometers of train tracks were there by the year 1900?

32,000km Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the introduction of trains have on journey time between London and Edinburgh?

From two weeks to nine hours Signup and view all the answers

Which city had its own underground railway, known as the 'Tube', from the 1860s onwards?

London Signup and view all the answers

Why did the producers of iron in Britain face a problem?

Britain was running out of forests for making charcoal. Signup and view all the answers

What made cast iron produced with coke better quality than cast iron produced with coal according to the text?

Coke allowed for the removal of sulfur. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Darbys play a crucial role in the advancement of the iron industry in Britain?

They discovered a better method using coal to produce iron. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the construction of an iron bridge by Abraham Darby III become significant for the iron industry?

It showcased the potential uses of iron as a material. Signup and view all the answers

Why were transport improvements necessary in Britain from the mid-1700s onwards?

To facilitate the movement of goods and raw materials for industries. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose behind setting up turnpike trusts in Britain in the early 1700s?

To improve and maintain the road network for business purposes. Signup and view all the answers

What significant impact did turnpike trusts have on travel times between London and Edinburgh by 1830?

Travel time decreased from two weeks to about 48 hours. Signup and view all the answers

'Canal mania' refers to:

'Canal mania' signifies the rapid growth and popularity of canals for transportation. Signup and view all the answers

'Fragile goods like pottery' were transported using canals because:

'Fragile goods like pottery' required smooth transport routes which canals provided. Signup and view all the answers

'By 1830, it was possible to travel to every major town and city in England by barge.' This statement is true due to:

'Canal mania' leading to extensive canal construction in England. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the decline of the domestic system and the rise of the factory system?

The introduction of the Spinning Frame by Richard Arkwright. Signup and view all the answers

Why did factory owners shift from using water power to steam engines to run their machines?

Water power was unreliable and not consistent. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did coal have on the Industrial Revolution?

Coal powered steam engines in factories, trains, and ships. Signup and view all the answers

Which inventor developed a more efficient steam engine in partnership with Matthew Boulton?

James Watt Signup and view all the answers

How did the construction of factories impact the workforce during the Industrial Revolution?

Workers had year-round employment and steady wages. Signup and view all the answers

What did mine owners commonly refer to coal as due to its economic significance?

'Black Gold' Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral played a crucial role in powering the steam trains and ships during the Industrial Revolution?

Coal Signup and view all the answers

In which location did Richard Arkwright establish his first successful factory in 1771?

Cromford Signup and view all the answers