The Industrial Age — Quiz

Question 1

During the Agricultural Revolution, what was the main advantage of tenant farming rather than moving to the city for work?

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Tenant farmers could use a skill they already had rather than starting over.

Question 2

James Watt played an important role in the Industrial Revolution by

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making steam engines a reliable power source.

Question 3

Which describes the connection between a mechanical loom and a cotton gin?

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The loom was invented first to increase textile production, and then the gin produced more cotton.

Question 4

What was the most important role textiles played in the Industrial Revolution?

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Machines invented to mass-produce textiles led to other inventions.

Question 5

What most likely changed when cottage industries began to disappear?

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There were fewer unusual textiles and other unique items.

Question 6

The purpose of a spinning jenny was to

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increase the speed of textile production.

Question 7

Which of these is not true about the invention of the steam locomotive?

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Less people could afford to buy products because goods were still expensive.

Question 8

What role did crop rotation play in the Agricultural Revolution?

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It helped restore nutrients to the soil so crops grew better.

Question 9

Which describes the connection between a mechanical loom and a cotton gin?

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The loom was invented first to increase textile production, and then the gin produced more cotton.

Question 10

What is the best definition of the term “cottage industry”?

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people who produce goods out of their homes

The Industrial Age — Quiz Answers