Pre-Industry
In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
England
Which invention particularly transformed the ease in which clothing was mass produced?
The Spinning Jenny
Which statement is more accurate:
1. Children worked reasonable jobs during the Industrial Revolution, and were paid accordingly.
2. Children worked long hours under difficult conditions.
2. Children worked long hours under difficult conditions.
How did electricity affect daily life?
It gave homes light by replacing candles and gas lamps.
What did the Bessemer Process do?
It made steel stronger
What three things did England have in order to thrive during the Industrial Revolution?
Coal, Colonies, and workers.
What was the upside to the cotton gin?
Clothing became more affordable.
What impact did electricity have on industry?
It allowed factories to run all night long.
This term refers to the mass migration to cities.
Urbanization
Describe Charles Darwin's theory of evolution?
Over time, species will evolve to improve its survival chances.
What kind of society/economy did most of the world partake in before the Industrial Revolution?
Agricultural
What was the downside to the cotton gin?
The demand for slavery grew.
How many hours would people work in the factories?
12-16 hours
Which major city would lead the way in the Industrial Revolution?
London
What made Darwin's theory of evolution so controversial?
People thought it went against the teachings of the bible.
What term describes how manufacturing was done before the rise of factories?
Cottage Industry
What advantage did rail travel have over canal and river travel?
Trains did not have to rely on waterways, they were faster than boats, and could carry heavier loads than boats.
This term describes financial gain, and was the main concern of factory owners.
Profit
Which of the following was a result of urbanization?
1. populations become more concentrated in cities
2. agriculture and farming thrived
3. many people left England for a better life elsewhere.
1. populations become more concentrated in cities
What does Einstein's theory (E=mc2) suggest?
A small amount of mass can be converted into a large amount of force.
What was coal used for?
Powering the machines in factories.
What is the name of the industry that produced clothing, and was particularly transformed during the Industrial Revolution?
The textile industry.
What were three dangers people faced while working in the coal mines?
Cave-ins, flooding, and gas explosions.
What spread rapidly throughout the jam packed cities because of a lack of sanitation?
Disease
Describe Pavlov's experiment with dogs and conditioning.
Dogs would salivate at the sound of a bell after being conditioned with food.