2. First Industrial Revolution

Question 1

Factory system

Answer 1

Important components which drive industrialization, method of production on a mass scale by large companies/corporations (used machines and many workers)

Question 2

The Bessemer System

Answer 2

Specific type of factory system specifically focused on increasing steel production

Question 3

Child labour

Answer 3

Employment of children which increases with industrialization-terrible working conditions, long hours, little pay

Question 4

Use of canals and river systems (significance and difficulties)

Answer 4

Useful for bypassing long routes and carrying heavy loads, however cant be built everywhere and seasonal (water freezing in winter)

Question 5

Refrigerated car (significance)

Answer 5

Allowed food (meats etc.) to be kept good for longer during transportation, could be transported further distances, could have specific locations dedicated to different types of farming (because importation from other areas was easier)

Question 6

Which type of revolution did it follow?

Answer 6

The agricultural revolution

Question 7

When did the first industrial revolution occur? (Years)

Answer 7

1790-1860