Watt's Steam Engine - 1760 CE

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The first great turning point in the history of mankind is undoubtedly the development of agriculture and livestock. Many historians believe that the second great turning point was the industrial revolution brought on by the development of the steam engine. Although there were versions of steam engines even back to ancient times, it was James Watt, who in 1763 perfected an efficient engine.


England became the world leader in manufacturing as the old water wheels used to power machines gave way to steam power. A mass migration of people from rural areas to cities took place; as citizens began to seek paid industrial employment.


Mass production of materials would result in an uplifting of the economic situation of masses of people. However, industrial workers would experience incredibly long hours of repetitive, tedious, factory work. Many children instead of attending school would be forced into the factories.


In America, the north followed the example of England. In a short period of time America would become the greatest industrial power in history.


In transportation, the steam engine would lead to the development of the railroad and the steam boat. Coal would replace wood as the fuel of choice. The production of clothing, once centered in the home, would be transfered to the factory.

Watt's Steam Engine - 1760 CE

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The author believes that the first great turning point of mankind was _______________.
the development of the waterwheel
the development of agriculture and livestock
the development of the windmill
the development of horse racing
The author states that many historians believe that the second great turning point for mankind was the ____________.
Industrial Revolution
invention of the computer
invention of the bicycle
invention of the catapult
In ______________ James Watt perfected an efficient steam engine.
1776
1607
1763
1804
This country became the world leader in manufacturing when the steam engine became available.
China
India
France
England
In transportation the steam engine led to the development of _______________.
the railroad and the steamboat
airplanes
guilds
pirates
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Dublin is on the ________ coast of Ireland.
north
south
east
west
Liverpool is on the ________ coast of England.
north
south
east
west
The capitol of England is __________.
Nottingham
Norwich
London
Dover
The English Channel is _______ of England.
north
south
east
west
Edinburgh is the capitol of _________.
North Ireland
Ireland
England
Scotland
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Watt's Steam Engine - 1760 CE
Introduction
Comprehension
Geography