3: Economic Developments Flashcards
What was the population in 1811, as told by the first official census?
10.9 million
How did the cotton industry in 1812 compare to 1783?
Imports of cotton had increased
Demand for cotton grew as the population increased
Cotton was now used for clothing instead of wool ad linen
New technological innovations such as the power loom
How did the other industries in 1812 compare to 1783?
Increased demand for iron for new machines
Output of ‘pig iron’ increased
Foundries got built on the edge of coal fields
Growth of cotton and iron depended on coal
How did the transport industry in 1812 compare to 1783?
New canals and roads were built
Heavy and bulky goods could now be transported easily
Different sources of resources were now linked
Got food to expanding towns
How did the power industry in 1812 compare to 1783?
Steam engine was made commercially viable
Rotary motion made effective use of steam power
New machines revolutionized many industries
Power became cheaper
How did the agricultural industry in 1812 compare to 1783?
More employed in the industry Production levels rose Prices rose with the population Enclosure Stock breeding meant better animals and more meat Limited mechanisation
The output of ‘pig iron’ rose from 68,000 tons to ………..
250,00 tonnes in 1804
What were some disadvantages to canals?
Froze in winter
Limited routes
Expensive to construct
Who made the steam engine ‘commercially viable?
James Watt
Where could steam power be used?
Mines Iron works Breweries Cotton mills Canal building
What did Enclosure mean for farms?
Crop rotation
Increased food for animals
Healthier soil
