People
Invented the cotton gin, revolutionizing the cotton industry and increasing production.
Eli Whitney
This term describes the transition from an agricultural society to one based on industry and manufacturing. What is it?
Industrialization.
This invention, a driving force behind the Industrial Revolution, used steam to perform mechanical work and was created by James Watt. What is it?
Steam Engine
This social and economic movement emerged in response to the harsh working conditions during the Industrial Revolution. What event is this?
The Labor Movement.
This mode of transportation, introduced during the Industrial Revolution, revolutionized the movement of goods and people. What is it?
Railroads
This Scottish engineer and inventor is known for improving the efficiency of the steam engine during the Industrial Revolution. Who is he?
James Watt
This term refers to the process of creating large quantities of standardized products efficiently. This became popular during the Industrial Revolution. What is it?
Mass Production.
Invented during the Industrial Revolution, this machine revolutionized the cotton industry by separating cotton fibers from their seeds. What is it?
Cotton Gin.
This major event in the Industrial Revolution involved the construction of a network of railways that revolutionized transportation and trade. What event is this?
The event is the building of the first steam-powered locomotive.
This term refers to the system of tracks, stations, and trains used for transportation during the Industrial Revolution. What is the term?
Railway network
The inventor of the telephone, a groundbreaking communication device developed during the Industrial Revolution. Who is he?
Alexander Graham Bell
This term describes the population shift from rural areas to cities during the Industrial Revolution. What is it?
Urbanization.
Designed by two brothers, this invention marked a significant milestone in aviation history. What is it?
The Wright Flyer
This event, known as the "Great Exhibition" showcased the advancements of the Industrial Revolution and celebrated British Industrial Achievements. What event is this?
The event was the Crystal Palace Exhibition of 1851.
This invention, crucial to the operation of railroads, allowed trains to travel faster and more efficiently.
The steam locomotive
Who is the American Inventor known for inventions such as the phonograph, and the electric lightbulb, and made significant contributions to technology during the Industrial Revolution.
Thomas Edison
During the Industrial Revolution, this term was used to describe a company recognized by law as a single entity separate from its owners. What is it?
Corporation.
Produced by the Ford Motor Company, this automobile made car ownership accessible to the masses during the Industrial Revolution. What is it?
This event, which occurred in the US, marked the transition from manual labor to mass production and assembly line manufacturing. What event is this?
The establishment of the first modern factory by Samuel Slater.
This famous railroad, completed in 1869, connected the east and west coasts of the United States. What is it?
The famous, Transcontinental railroad.
This term was used during the Industrial Revolution to describe multi-occupancy buildings, often associated with overcrowded and poor living conditions. What is it?
Tenemant.
This inventor, known for his pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution, co-developed a code that is still used in telecommunications today. What is the invention?
Telegraph.
This event, often considered the catalyst of revolution, saw many new inventions, some such as the steam engine that powered factories and transportation. What event is this?
The Industrial Revolution
This negative impact of the railroads involved the displacement of Native American communities in the United States.
The Westward Expansion.