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Question
Tell me why
New inventions and discoveries led to the Industrial Revolution.
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Solution
New inventions and discoveries led to rapid industrialisation and urbanisation. Mass production of goods whetted the appetite for the profit of industrialists. The development of modem infrastructure led to the establishment of industries. The invention of the flying shuttle, spinning jenny, water frame, mule, power loom, cotton gin, blast furnace, and overall steam engine led to the Industrial Revolution.
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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 |
State whether the following statement is true or false:
The Industrial Revolution began in Germany.
State whether the following statement is true or false:
The Rise of capitalism and imperialism can be attributed to the industrial Revolution.
Who was Karl Marx? Name his outstanding work.
Mention two bad effects of the Industrial Revolution on labourers.
With reference to the cause of the Industrial Revolution, explain the following:
Overseas markets
The Industrial Revolution changed the face of life in England. Describe the course of revolution under the following head:
Revolution in Textile Industry.
Examine the advantage of the Factory System (Industrial Revolution) under the following heading:
Production in Large Quantities.
Examine the advantage of the Factory System (Industrial Revolution) under the following heading:
Bringing Countries and People close together.
State your opinion.
Industrial Revolution left impacts on India as well.
