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First Industrial Revolution

1. When did the Industrial Revolution occur?

  • A) 1760-1820
  • B) 1820-1840
  • C) 1840-1860
  • D) 1860-1880
A) 1760-1820 Explanation

2. Which country was the world’s leading commercial nation during the Industrial Revolution?

  • A) Germany
  • B) France
  • C) United States
  • D) Great Britain
D) Great Britain Explanation

3. What was the first industry to use modern production methods?

  • A) Steel
  • B) Textiles
  • C) Coal mining
  • D)  Agriculture
B) Textiles Explanation

4. Who is credited with the invention of the steam engine?

  • A) Thomas Edison
  • B) James Watt
  • C) Alexander Graham Bell
  • D) Henry Ford
B) James Watt Explanation

5. The puddling process, developed during the Industrial Revolution, was mainly involved in the production of:

  • A) Wrought iron
  • B) Textile machinery
  • C) Steam engines
  • D) Cotton ginning machines
A) Wrought iron Explanation

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