Before the Revolution
Where did most people work before the Industrial Revolution?
On farms
Near rivers
What did Samuel Slater do in 1790?
Built the first textile mill in North America
What is the time period between the late 1700s and mid-1800s where new technology changed life in America called?
The Industrial Revolution
Where was the first factory built in America?
Rhode Island
How were products made before the Industrial Revolution?
By hand
What was built around these factories?
Large cities or towns
What invention took the seeds out of cotton fibers?
The cotton gin
Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
England
Why did women want to work in factories?
They wanted to earn money for themselves, or to help their families. They wanted the opportunity to do jobs.
How did people travel before the Industrial Revolution?
They walked or rode horses.
Which groups of people were working in these factories?
Women, children, and immigrants
What system made it easier to build cars?
An assembly line
How were the conditions in factories?
Dirty and dangerous
What is a business related to making things called?
Industry
Were most people living in big cities or in the country before the Industrial Revolution?
In the country (farms)
What is another name for cloth?
Textile
What made machines move in factories using river water?
Waterwheel
How old were some of the children working in the factories?
As young as 7 years old
What is a device made of moving parts that makes work easier?
Machines
What is the name of someone who works with iron?
A blacksmith
How long did people have to work everyday in factories?
Up to 14 hours a day
Why is new technology so important?
It makes work easier and faster
Were factory workers paid a lot of money or very little?
Very little, around $3 a week
What invention helped transport people and products faster around the country during the early 1800s?