CLEP Western Civ II

Category - Industrial Revolution

In 1769, Richard Arkwright developed textile mills in England dependent on which power source?
  1. Water
  2. Coal
  3. Wood
  4. Charcoal
  5. Oil
Explanation
Answer: A - Richard Arkwright developed textile mills in England dependent on water. This enabled the development of factories in Northern England but required that they be built along rivers. It was not until the development of the steam engine that factories could be built anywhere.
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