Bri'ish innit?
The country where the Industrial Revolution began.
What is England
What source of power was used most frequently in the 1700s?
coal
name the four days Lowell workers had off
Fast Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Why are some historians hesitant to call the industrial revolution a revolution
there was no violence
What was the top performing song of October 3rd, 2015?
The Hills - the weeknd
This man was awarded a patent for his improved steam engine in 1769
James Watt
By 1790, what had James Watt successfully done
This event in Ireland was a major factor in increased immigration to the United States
What is the Irish Potato Famine
Name one radical change that the industrial revolution cause
more transportation, more empire, bigger casualty counts, better standards of life, hyper capitalism
Who was president in 2015
Barack Obama
Name one of the conditions that allowed Great Britain to industrialize first and out produce its rivals
political stability, labor, raw materials, banking system, innovation
When was the flying shuttle invented
1733
name one of the groups that was most frequently recruited to work in factories
Children, young single women, immigrants from Ireland, scottland, china, etc
These are the two most important reasons railroads were important
What is gave people a way to move around and helped factory owners a way to move their goods
What was the most popular book of 2015, or who wrote it?
George RR Marin, A Court of Thorns and Roses
Who invented the Flying shuttle?
John Kay
When was the spinning jenny invented?
1764
Name one danger factory workers faced
sickness, bodily harm, etc.
Name one way that the Industrial Revolution spurred the growth of empires for France, Britain, Belgium, America, and other nations
faster arms production, arms races, improved durability, interchangeable parts
What was the most popular movie of October, 2015
The Martian
Who invented the water frame?
Richard Arkwright
when was the water frame invented
1769
Who founded the first cloth mills in the US?
Who is Francis Lowell
What was the best selling car of 2015
Ford F Series pick up truck