Define the Industrial Revolution.

1. Define the Industrial Revolution. A period of time where a change from hand work to machine work occurred-- people moved from farms to factories especially in the north Begins with textile industry

2. What was the effect of the cotton gin? Eli Whitney’s invention caused an immediate need for more slaves in this country because cotton production increased drastically

3. What was the long term effect of the Industrial Revolution in the 1800’s? Sectional differences between the north and the south increased North…factories and cities South….agricultural and farms

4. Define interchangeable parts. Eli Whitney developed this idea identical machine made parts which could be put together quickly to make a complete product Effects? replace broken parts quickly cost of products decrease

5. What is a factory system? all manufacturing steps together in one place—more efficient Francis Cabot Lowell first did this when he put carding, spinning, and weaving into one place

6. What is Francis Cabot Lowell’s contribution to the Industrial Revolution? He brought women workers from farms to cities to work in New England factories

7. What is capital? Money to invest in business to make a profit Capitalism developed during the Industrial Revolution

8. What is Samuel Slater’s contribution to the Industrial Revolution? He memorized the design of English cotton mills and brought them to America which started the Industrial Revolution

9. What is a canal and where was the first one built in America? A canal is an artificial waterway—the 1st one, the Eric Canal, linked Albany, New York and Lake Erie and was 363 miles long Canals allowed goods to be shipped east to west and worked with a series of locks

10. What effect did steamboats have on America? Goods were able to be shipped cheaper and faster on engine driven ships Westward movement is easier now