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Memoirs of Industrial Revolution Pioneers

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Who wrote the autobiography \"The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin\"?

  1. Benjamin Franklin

  2. Thomas Jefferson

  3. Alexander Hamilton

  4. John Adams


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Benjamin Franklin wrote his autobiography in four parts, the first part being published in 1791 and the last part being published posthumously in 1868.

Which industrialist wrote the autobiography \"The Life of Robert Owen\"?

  1. Robert Owen

  2. Richard Arkwright

  3. Samuel Slater

  4. Eli Whitney


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Robert Owen's autobiography, \"The Life of Robert Owen\", was published in 1857 and provides insights into his life, social and economic theories, and his role in the cooperative movement.

Who wrote the autobiography \"The Autobiography of a Working Man\"?

  1. Thomas Cooper

  2. William Cobbett

  3. John Doherty

  4. Francis Place


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thomas Cooper's autobiography, \"The Autobiography of a Working Man\", published in 1845, chronicles his life as a weaver, political activist, and Chartist leader.

Which industrialist wrote the autobiography \"The Life of Sir Titus Salt, Bart.\"?

  1. Titus Salt

  2. George Stephenson

  3. Isambard Kingdom Brunel

  4. Charles Babbage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Titus Salt's autobiography, \"The Life of Sir Titus Salt, Bart.\", published in 1873, provides insights into his life, his role in the textile industry, and his philanthropic endeavors.

Who wrote the autobiography \"The Life and Struggles of William Lovett\"?

  1. William Lovett

  2. John Frost

  3. Feargus O'Connor

  4. James Bronterre O'Brien


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

William Lovett's autobiography, \"The Life and Struggles of William Lovett\", published in 1876, provides insights into his life, his role in the Chartist movement, and his advocacy for workers' rights.

Which industrialist wrote the autobiography \"The Life of George Stephenson, Railway Engineer\"?

  1. George Stephenson

  2. Robert Stephenson

  3. Joseph Locke

  4. Isambard Kingdom Brunel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George Stephenson's autobiography, \"The Life of George Stephenson, Railway Engineer\", published in 1857, provides insights into his life, his role in the development of the railway system, and his contributions to engineering.

Who wrote the autobiography \"The Life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Civil Engineer\"?

  1. Isambard Kingdom Brunel

  2. Marc Isambard Brunel

  3. Robert Stephenson

  4. Joseph Locke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Isambard Kingdom Brunel's autobiography, \"The Life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Civil Engineer\", published in 1870, provides insights into his life, his role in the development of the railway system, and his contributions to engineering.

Which industrialist wrote the autobiography \"The Life of Charles Babbage, F.R.S.\"?

  1. Charles Babbage

  2. Ada Lovelace

  3. Augusta Ada King

  4. Mary Somerville


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charles Babbage's autobiography, \"The Life of Charles Babbage, F.R.S.\", published in 1864, provides insights into his life, his contributions to the development of the analytical engine, and his role in the early history of computing.

Who wrote the autobiography \"The Life of Mary Somerville\"?

  1. Mary Somerville

  2. Caroline Herschel

  3. Maria Mitchell

  4. Annie Jump Cannon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mary Somerville's autobiography, \"The Life of Mary Somerville\", published in 1873, provides insights into her life, her contributions to science, and her role in promoting scientific education for women.

Which industrialist wrote the autobiography \"The Life of Richard Arkwright, Cotton Spinner\"?

  1. Richard Arkwright

  2. John Kay

  3. James Hargreaves

  4. Samuel Crompton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Richard Arkwright's autobiography, \"The Life of Richard Arkwright, Cotton Spinner\", published in 1843, provides insights into his life, his role in the development of the cotton industry, and his contributions to textile manufacturing.

Who wrote the autobiography \"The Life of Samuel Slater, the Father of American Manufactures\"?

  1. Samuel Slater

  2. Moses Brown

  3. William Almy

  4. David Wilkinson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samuel Slater's autobiography, \"The Life of Samuel Slater, the Father of American Manufactures\", published in 1836, provides insights into his life, his role in the development of the American textile industry, and his contributions to manufacturing.

Which industrialist wrote the autobiography \"The Life of Eli Whitney, Inventor of the Cotton Gin\"?

  1. Eli Whitney

  2. Robert Fulton

  3. John Fitch

  4. Samuel Morse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eli Whitney's autobiography, \"The Life of Eli Whitney, Inventor of the Cotton Gin\", published in 1846, provides insights into his life, his invention of the cotton gin, and his role in the development of the American cotton industry.

Who wrote the autobiography \"The Life of Robert Fulton, Inventor of the Steamboat\"?

  1. Robert Fulton

  2. James Rumsey

  3. John Fitch

  4. Oliver Evans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Robert Fulton's autobiography, \"The Life of Robert Fulton, Inventor of the Steamboat\", published in 1817, provides insights into his life, his invention of the steamboat, and his role in the development of steam navigation.

Which industrialist wrote the autobiography \"The Life of John Fitch, Inventor of the Steamboat\"?

  1. John Fitch

  2. James Rumsey

  3. Robert Fulton

  4. Oliver Evans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Fitch's autobiography, \"The Life of John Fitch, Inventor of the Steamboat\", published in 1788, provides insights into his life, his invention of the steamboat, and his role in the development of steam navigation.

Who wrote the autobiography \"The Life of Samuel Morse, Inventor of the Telegraph\"?

  1. Samuel Morse

  2. Alfred Vail

  3. Leonard Gale

  4. Charles Thomas Jackson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samuel Morse's autobiography, \"The Life of Samuel Morse, Inventor of the Telegraph\", published in 1871, provides insights into his life, his invention of the telegraph, and his role in the development of communication technology.

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