Industry Stars
Who invented the spinning jenny?
James Hargreaves
In what year did Samuel Slater build his successful mill?
1793
What does the term "Industrial Revolution" refer to?
A period of major industrialization that transformed economies from agrarian (farm-based) to industrial.
In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
Britain
In what century did the Industrial Revolution begin?
The 18th century (1700s)
What was Eli Whitney famous for inventing besides the cotton gin?
Interchangeable parts (for guns)
How many threads could the spinning jenny spin at one time?
Eight threads
Define "interchangeable parts."
Parts that are made to be identical so they can be easily replaced.
Name one U.S. state where Samuel Slater built his mill.
Rhode Island
What year did James Hargreaves invent the spinning jenny?
1764
Who built the first successful textile mill in the United States in Rhode Island?
Samuel Slater
How much more cloth could a worker produce in a day with the new machines compared to before?
Fifty times more
What is a "mill"?
A facility where raw (untouched) materials are processed and manufactured.
Where did many factory workers move from during the Industrial Revolution?
From farms/rural areas to cities
What decade did Samuel Slater arrive in the United States?
The 1780s
Which invention improved the speed of cloth production by using water power?
The water-powered loom
By what percentage did Eli Whitney's invention of interchangeable parts reduce production time?
This is subjective; the answer varies. It greatly reduced production time and costs.
What does "textile" refer to?
A type of cloth or woven fabric.
In which city is the first successful textile mill located?
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
What year was the cotton gin invented?
1793
Name two industries that experienced significant changes due to the Industrial Revolution.
Textile and manufacturing industries
How many years did the Industrial Revolution last in the United States?
Roughly from the late 1700s to the mid-1800s.
What is meant by "urbanization"?
The process of people moving from rural areas to cities.
What city is commonly associated with the rise of the American factory system?
Lowell, Massachusetts
Approximately when did the Industrial Revolution reach its peak in the United States?
Mid-1800s (around 1850s)