Industrial Revolution

Why did people start using coal for fuel in England during the Industrial Revolution?

Trees were hard to find.

How did children spend most of their time before the Industrial Revolution?

By doing chores.

How did the Industrial Revolution improve the way goods were made.

Goods were made in homes before the I.R But the factories made things with better quality clothes and they made it good enough to fufill needs.

Which man made the steam engine more practical?

James Watt

Why was John Wilkinson an important figure in the Industrial Revolution?

He learned how to build with Iron.

What are some of the things that Samuel Slater is given credit for?

He built a factory in Rhode Island, and he started the American Industrial Revolution.

What was Horace Wells known for?

discovering to kill pain during surgery

What was Edward Jenner known for?

A way to prevent diseases

What was John Snow known for?

He discovered how diseases spread.

What was Nicholas Appert known for?

A way to preserve food.