19th century - Jobs

Question 1

During what years was the Industrial revolution

Answer 1

1750-1900

Question 2

Agricultural revolution definition?

Answer 2

The change in farming

Question 3

Fallow definition?

Answer 3

Unused

Question 4

3 disadvantages to farming before the revolution?

Answer 4

• Fallow fields
• Travelling between strips
• Diseases/weeds spread easily

Question 5

2 advantages to farming after the revolution?

Answer 5

• More food

- Selective breeding

Question 6

Four-course rotation definition?

Answer 6

Different types of crops

Question 7

What year was the Agricultural revolution?

Answer 7

1750-1850

Question 8

What is a pauper apprentice?

Answer 8

An orphan who is sold to factory owners and work for no money

Question 9

What part of the body can become deformed in mines and factories?

Answer 9

Spine

Question 10

What is the punishment for talking?

Answer 10

A nail through the ear into a wooden bench

Question 11

What could you be fined for?

Answer 11

• being ill

- being late

Question 12

What was a children’s job in the factory?

Answer 12

Collecting cotton from under the working machines

Question 13

What is a traper?

Answer 13

Children who open and close the door to prevent explosions in mines

Question 14

What is a bearer?

Answer 14

Children who pull up heavy piles of coal in small tunnels

Question 15

How long were workdays before the revolution?

Answer 15

12-16 hours

Question 16

What was the age limit for children in 1833?

Answer 16

9 years

Question 17

How long were workdays after the revolution?

Answer 17

6-10 hours

Question 18

What changes were made to prevent fallow fields?

Answer 18

Four-course rotation - different crops

Question 19

What was a disadvantage to some farmers after the revolution?

Answer 19

Forced to sell strips to richer farmers

Question 20

What was an advantage to enclosing fields?

Answer 20

Disables the spread of diseases