Changes in Britain from 1750 to 1900

Question 1

1750 -
. Eight in 10 people lived in the countryside

. Most goods were made in small workshops powered by running water or animals

. Rivers were the most reliable way to transport goods

. The British Empire was small. It was mainly used for trade in sail-powered wooden ships

. Parliament was controlled by rich landowners, neither women, working class or middle class people could vote

Answer 1

1900 -
. Eight in 10 people lived in the town

. Goods were made in factories

. Canals and roads were replaced by railways

. The British Empire was at its peak. Trade was carried in steam driven ships

. Parliament is no longer controlled by wealthy landowners, but no women can vote

. Gas and electricity are new sources of power