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In 1793, Eli Whitney invented a _____________.
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Solution
In 1793, Eli Whitney invented a Cotton gin.
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The wealthy merchants and the professional class consisting of doctors, lawyers, teachers, etc., formed the_______.
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The Industrial Revolution began in England in about __________.
Match the contents of Column A and Column B:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. John Kay | (a) Mule |
| 2. James Hargreaves | (b) Cotton gin |
| 3. Arkwright | (c) Powerloom |
| 4. Samuel Crompton | (d) Steam engine |
| 5. Cartwright | (e) Water frame |
| 6. Whitney | (f) Spinning Jenny |
| 7. James Watt | (g) Flying Shuttle |
Answer the following question:
Discuss the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society, economy, and polity.
What were the two factors that led to an increase in demand for British goods?
What is meant by the four-fold rotation of crops introduced by Lord Townshend in England?
Mention any two cases of abuse or disadvantages of the Industrial Revolution.
Industrial Revolution in England may be attributed to many factors. What was the role of the following factor:
Inventive Qualities of Her people.
The big machine in England went on advancing and became more sophisticated with passing day. In this context, describe the following:
Improved Steam-Engine.
Examine the advantage of the Factory System (Industrial Revolution) under the following heading:
Comfortable Living.
