HISTORY OF INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION EXAM
FLASHCARDS #23
Industrial revolution - correct answer A series of improvements in industrial technology
that transformed the process of manufacturing goods.
Charles Townshend - correct answer Created the idea behind crop rotation
Crop rotation - correct answer The practice of rotating use of different fields from crop to
crop each year, to avoid exhausting the soil.
Jethro Tull - correct answer Invented the seed drill
Enclosure Movement - correct answer The process of consolidating small landholdings
into a smaller number of larger farms in England during the eighteenth century. This
allowed the owners to test different methods of farming in each section.
Seed drill - correct answer created by Jethro Tull, it allowed farmers to sow seeds in
well-spaced rows at specific depths; this boosted crop yields. It would drill a hole, put a
seed, and cover the hole.
Industrialization - correct answer transition from an agricultural society to one based on
industry
What/When was the Industrial Revolution? - correct answer The industrial revolution
began around 1750 and lasted until round 1850. It was a period of increased output of
goods made by machines and new inventions. Revolution in way we worked, not a
revolution in the government system.
How did enclosure help scientific farming? - correct answer They were allowed to test
different methods of efficient farming on each field to try and see what methods helped
increase crop yield. They kept careful records of the methods they used and discussed
it with others about land use and crop.
How did the enclosure Movement affect small farmers? - correct answer forced many
off their land, ones that their family had worked on for centuries. In result people either
left GB to enter NA or went to British cities looking for work. This helped the labor force
for industry.
In what ways was Middlesbrough a symbol of the Industrial Revolution in England? -
correct answer 1st example of city that showed rapid change and growth due to
industrialization.
What is the 4 crop rotation system and how did it benefit farmers? - correct answer The
practice of rotating use of different fields from crop to crop each year, to avoid
, exhausting the soil. It benefited farmers because it allowed farmers to efficiently use
fields and keeping the soil nutritious. Must have turnips and clovers.
What were 1 positive and 1 negative outcome for these agricultural advantages? -
correct answer farm animals increased dramatically in size and quality, and enclosure
movement forced many small farmers off the land.
What are some believed causes of the rapid population growth during the industrial
revolution? - correct answer new farming methods that increased food supplies and
improved health, medical advances such as vaccines, people married younger which
led to a smaller gap between generations
What were some advantages that population growth added to the industrial revolution? -
correct answer quickened industrial progress because of the increased population and
increase of demand for goods. Also supplied factories with extra workers
List and example the five factors needed for the industrial revolution to thrive in great
Britain - correct answer Abundant natural resources- waterpower and coal which
supplied energy for machines. Iron used for machines, tools and buildings.
Favorable climate for new ideas- British people were interested in science and
technology. Royal society famous for exchange of scientific ideas and practical
inventions. New ideas were encouraged and rewarded.
Good banking system- Making loans were important and had reasonable interest rates
which encouraged people to invest in better machinery, new factories, and expanding
operations.
Political Stability- Peaceful, no wars on British soil which allowed Britain to progress
without worrying about hostiles destroying property. British govt also favored economic
growth, merchants and business people had considerable influence in pariliament.
Supported laws that encouraged new investment both at home and abroad.
Favorable geography- close to water
Royal Society - correct answer Founded in 1660, world famous for its exchange of
scientific ideas and practical inventions.
What were 6 major inventions that changed the cotton industry? - correct answer Flying
Shuttle, Spinning Jenny, Water Frame, Spinning Mule, Power Loom, Cotton Gin, Steam
Engine,
How did each invention lead to another? - correct answer Flying shuttle increased
speed of weaving, spinning jenny allowed for multiple threads to be spun at once, water
frame allowed spinning wheels to be operated using waterpower, spinning mule
combined spinning jenny and waterframe which was balanced by the power loom. To
improve cotton picking, cotton gin was created to remove seeds from the picked cotton.
The steam engine helped fuel the machines in a different way.
FLASHCARDS #23
Industrial revolution - correct answer A series of improvements in industrial technology
that transformed the process of manufacturing goods.
Charles Townshend - correct answer Created the idea behind crop rotation
Crop rotation - correct answer The practice of rotating use of different fields from crop to
crop each year, to avoid exhausting the soil.
Jethro Tull - correct answer Invented the seed drill
Enclosure Movement - correct answer The process of consolidating small landholdings
into a smaller number of larger farms in England during the eighteenth century. This
allowed the owners to test different methods of farming in each section.
Seed drill - correct answer created by Jethro Tull, it allowed farmers to sow seeds in
well-spaced rows at specific depths; this boosted crop yields. It would drill a hole, put a
seed, and cover the hole.
Industrialization - correct answer transition from an agricultural society to one based on
industry
What/When was the Industrial Revolution? - correct answer The industrial revolution
began around 1750 and lasted until round 1850. It was a period of increased output of
goods made by machines and new inventions. Revolution in way we worked, not a
revolution in the government system.
How did enclosure help scientific farming? - correct answer They were allowed to test
different methods of efficient farming on each field to try and see what methods helped
increase crop yield. They kept careful records of the methods they used and discussed
it with others about land use and crop.
How did the enclosure Movement affect small farmers? - correct answer forced many
off their land, ones that their family had worked on for centuries. In result people either
left GB to enter NA or went to British cities looking for work. This helped the labor force
for industry.
In what ways was Middlesbrough a symbol of the Industrial Revolution in England? -
correct answer 1st example of city that showed rapid change and growth due to
industrialization.
What is the 4 crop rotation system and how did it benefit farmers? - correct answer The
practice of rotating use of different fields from crop to crop each year, to avoid
, exhausting the soil. It benefited farmers because it allowed farmers to efficiently use
fields and keeping the soil nutritious. Must have turnips and clovers.
What were 1 positive and 1 negative outcome for these agricultural advantages? -
correct answer farm animals increased dramatically in size and quality, and enclosure
movement forced many small farmers off the land.
What are some believed causes of the rapid population growth during the industrial
revolution? - correct answer new farming methods that increased food supplies and
improved health, medical advances such as vaccines, people married younger which
led to a smaller gap between generations
What were some advantages that population growth added to the industrial revolution? -
correct answer quickened industrial progress because of the increased population and
increase of demand for goods. Also supplied factories with extra workers
List and example the five factors needed for the industrial revolution to thrive in great
Britain - correct answer Abundant natural resources- waterpower and coal which
supplied energy for machines. Iron used for machines, tools and buildings.
Favorable climate for new ideas- British people were interested in science and
technology. Royal society famous for exchange of scientific ideas and practical
inventions. New ideas were encouraged and rewarded.
Good banking system- Making loans were important and had reasonable interest rates
which encouraged people to invest in better machinery, new factories, and expanding
operations.
Political Stability- Peaceful, no wars on British soil which allowed Britain to progress
without worrying about hostiles destroying property. British govt also favored economic
growth, merchants and business people had considerable influence in pariliament.
Supported laws that encouraged new investment both at home and abroad.
Favorable geography- close to water
Royal Society - correct answer Founded in 1660, world famous for its exchange of
scientific ideas and practical inventions.
What were 6 major inventions that changed the cotton industry? - correct answer Flying
Shuttle, Spinning Jenny, Water Frame, Spinning Mule, Power Loom, Cotton Gin, Steam
Engine,
How did each invention lead to another? - correct answer Flying shuttle increased
speed of weaving, spinning jenny allowed for multiple threads to be spun at once, water
frame allowed spinning wheels to be operated using waterpower, spinning mule
combined spinning jenny and waterframe which was balanced by the power loom. To
improve cotton picking, cotton gin was created to remove seeds from the picked cotton.
The steam engine helped fuel the machines in a different way.
