Power Loom in the Industrial Revolution

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What impact did the power loom have during the industrial revolution?

  • Led to a decrease in demand for textiles
  • Resulted in the closure of textile factories
  • Increased the speed and efficiency of textile production (correct)
  • Caused a rise in the price of raw materials

Who invented the power loom during the industrial revolution?

  • Eli Whitney
  • Richard Arkwright
  • Edmund Cartwright (correct)
  • James Hargreaves

What industry was primarily impacted by the introduction of the power loom?

  • Textile production (correct)
  • Shipbuilding
  • Agriculture
  • Steel manufacturing

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