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CLEP Western Civ II

Category - Industrial Revolution

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Which of the following describes George Stephenson's contribution to the Industrial Revolution in 1820?

The jackhammer
Improved mass-production techniques
The steamboat
The steam locomotive
The automated loom

Explanation

Answer: D - George Stephenson created the first successful steam locomotive. Named Rocket, it traveled from Manchester to Liverpool at a speed of 16 miles per hour. By ushering in the age of the steam engine, Stephenson revolutionized transportation in the industrial age.

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