The Industrial Revolution
What were the interesting features of the 'inventions' of this period ?
Some of the interesting features of the invention made by 'invention' during this period were:
(i) In 1709, Abraham Daeby first time made the process of smelting by using coal.
(ii) John key invented flying shuttle in 1733.The invention of flying shuttle speed up the production in textile industries.
(iii) In 1856 the technique of making steel by purifying the iron was invented by Henry Bessemer.
(iv) Crompton invented Mule was a combination of both spinning jenny and water frame, which improved the quality of spinning.
(v) Duke of bridge water and James Brindley played a remarkable role in the construction of canals in England. It led to the development of both rural and urban areas.
(vi) George Stephenson invented railway steam engine known as the father of railway.
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The Industrial Revolution was the beginning of a 'Machine Age'. Justify.
Describe the effects of Industrialisation on Transport.
Describe the significance of the flying shuttle loom and spinning jenny.
Write a note on water frame and mule.
Where was the steam power first used?
Describe the meaning of the following terms:
Industrial Revolution, Capital, Capitalism, Socialism, Protective Tariff, Laissez Faire.
Enumerate the invention of Thomas Savery.
What was 'Puffing Devil'?
Note the effect of Industrializations on farming.
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