Chapter 25- Inventions/Others Flashcards
1
Q
“Have-nots” or workers
A
Proletariat
2
Q
Businesses owned by stockholders who share in it’s profits but are not personally responsible for its debts.
A
Corporations
3
Q
A boat shaped piece of wood to which yarn was attached.
A
Flying shuttle
4
Q
Made thread that was stronger, finer, and more consistent than earlier spinning machines.
A
Spinning Mule
5
Q
Used water power from rapid streams to drive spinning wheels.
A
Water frame
6
Q
Multiplied the amount of cotton that could be cleaned
A
Cotton Gin
7
Q
Allowed one spinner to work eight threads at a time
A
Spinning Jenny
8
Q
Middle class “haves” or employers
A
Bourgeoisie
