Chapter 23: The Revolution in Energy and Industry 1760–1850
Quiz for Individuals in Society: Samuel Crompton
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Incorrect. The answer is c. Crompton’s mother ensured Crompton was well educated, making sure he attended the local school and studied various subjects.
Correct. The answer is c. Crompton’s mother ensured Crompton was well educated, making sure he attended the local school and studied various subjects.
Incorrect. The answer is c. Crompton was involved in spinning and weaving from a young age, spending years spinning in childhood until he was old enough to begin weaving.
Correct. The answer is c. Crompton was involved in spinning and weaving from a young age, spending years spinning in childhood until he was old enough to begin weaving.
Incorrect. The answer is b. The spinning mule helped spinners produce very fine and strong thread in large quantities, something no previous machine had permitted.
Correct. The answer is b. The spinning mule helped spinners produce very fine and strong thread in large quantities, something no previous machine had permitted.
Incorrect. The answer is d. The spinning mule effectively ended England’s reliance on India for the finest muslin cloth, as England could now produce its own strong thread for cloth.
Correct. The answer is d. The spinning mule effectively ended England’s reliance on India for the finest muslin cloth, as England could now produce its own strong thread for cloth.