Week 8: Slide (30) Dissent Flashcards
What was the English Test Act, and how did it impact the Industrial Revolution?
The English Test Act barred non-Anglicans from certain professions, leading many dissenters to enter business and become key inventors during the Industrial Revolution.
Why did many inventors of the Industrial Revolution come from dissenting religious backgrounds?
Dissenters, barred from other professions, focused on business and innovation, contributing significantly to industrial advancements.
True or False: Most inventions during the Industrial Revolution were entirely new creations.
False. Many inventions were improvements on existing techniques or solutions to existing problems.
Who was James Watt, and what was his contribution to the Industrial Revolution?
James Watt, a Quaker, improved the steam engine, making it more efficient and central to industrial growth.
Fill in the blank: The shortage of __________ in 18th-century England led to an increased reliance on coal as an energy source.
Wood
What innovation did Abraham Darby II introduce, and why was it significant?
Abraham Darby II introduced coking in 1709, a process that allowed coal to be used more effectively in iron production.
What was a key reason for the Quaker Darby family’s involvement in iron production?
A) They wanted to replace wood with coal due to wood shortages
B) They sought religious freedoms
C) They invented the steam engine
D) They were involved in the textile industry
A
How did the Darby family contribute to advancements in iron?
The Darby family developed techniques in coking and iron production, building Ironbridge in 1779, which advanced industrial use of iron.
What was the significance of Ironbridge, completed by Abraham Darby III in 1779?
Ironbridge was the first major structure made entirely of cast iron, symbolizing the advancements in iron technology and industrial capability.
How did religious dissenters like the Darby family and James Watt contribute to the Industrial Revolution?
A) They focused on military innovations due to lack of opportunities in other fields
B) They primarily worked in agriculture, improving farming techniques
C) They opposed industrialization and sought to preserve traditional crafts
D) Restricted from certain professions, they turned to business and innovation, advancing energy and industrial technology
D
As religious dissenters restricted from certain professions, they turned to business and innovation, making critical advancements in energy, iron production, and machinery.
