Spinning Jenny

The original Spinning Jenny increased production of yarn by...

• 8 times

• 15 times

• 3 times

• 100 times

The Spinning Jenny was invented to cope with the increased demand for yarn. Before it's invention it took 4-10 spinners to produce enough yarn for 1 weaver. Which weaving invention originally drove the demand for yarn?

• The Flying Shuttle

• The Compton Mule

• Spinning Wheel

• Steam Engine

Spinning Jenny was invented by

• John Hargreaves

• James Hargreaves

• Richard Arkwright

• None of the above

What was the primary purpose of the Spinning Jenny?

• To increase the speed of weaving

• To automate the process of spinning yarn

• To improve the quality of yarn

• To reduce the cost of raw materials

In which century was the Spinning Jenny invented?

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

How did the Spinning Jenny impact the textile industry?

• It decreased the need for skilled labor

• It increased the demand for raw cotton

• It led to the decline of the textile industry

• It made hand-spinning obsolete

Which of the following best describes the Spinning Jenny?

• A single-spindle spinning wheel

• A multi-spindle spinning frame

• A power loom

• A hand-operated weaving machine

What was a significant social impact of the Spinning Jenny?

• It led to urbanization

• It caused a decrease in child labor

• It increased the wages of spinners

• It reduced the working hours of weavers

Who was the inventor of the Spinning Jenny?

• Richard Arkwright

• Samuel Crompton

• James Hargreaves

• Edmund Cartwright

What was a major limitation of the early Spinning Jenny?

• It could only spin wool

• It required water power

• It was too expensive for small producers

• It produced weaker yarn