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The Age of Industrialisation
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1
Easy
Richard Arkwright's Water Frame (1769) was significant because:
AIt was the first invention to use electricity
BIt used water power to spin stronger thread and required a factory setting
CIt was used for weaving, not spinning
DIt could only be used in homes
2
Easy
The Spinning Jenny was invented by:
ARichard Arkwright
BJames Watt
CJames Hargreaves
DEdmund Cartwright
3
Easy
How did British manufacturers use labels to market their goods in India?
ATo hide the origin of the goods
BTo show the quality and brand of the product
CTo list the ingredients used in the cloth
DTo provide instructions on how to wash the cloth
4
Easy
Who controlled the production and trade of goods in towns during the 17th century?
AThe King
BUrban guilds
CThe Church
DThe Army
5
Medium
Activity-Based Question: You are a woman hand-spinner in 1770. You see a Spinning Jenny being installed in a nearby workshop. What is your most likely reaction?
AYou are happy because it will make your work easier
BYou are angry and fearful of losing your job
CYou are indifferent because you don't use machines
DYou want to buy one for your own home
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