Innovators of the Industrial Revolution Quiz

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Innovators of the Industrial Revolution: a General level British History quiz. Test your knowledge with 15 questions!
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Question 1
Who patented the improved steam engine that powered the Industrial Revolution?
A Richard Trevithick
B George Stephenson
C Thomas Newcomen
D James Watt
Question 2
Which inventor created the 'Spinning Jenny' in 1764?
A John Kay
B James Hargreaves
C Samuel Crompton
D Richard Arkwright
Question 3
Known as the 'Father of the Railways', who built the 'Rocket' locomotive?
A Matthew Boulton
B Isambard Kingdom Brunel
C George Stephenson
D Robert Stephenson
Question 4
This engineer designed the Great Western Railway and the SS Great Britain.
A Isambard Kingdom Brunel
B George Stephenson
C John Rennie
D Thomas Telford
Question 5
Who invented the water frame, a spinning machine powered by water?
A Richard Arkwright
B James Hargreaves
C Eli Whitney
D Edmund Cartwright

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