history Flashcards
1
Q
In 1745, what percentage of people in Britain lived in towns & cities?
A
20%
2
Q
By 1900, what percentage of people lived in towns & cities?
A
80%
3
Q
What was the name of the roads which were built by businessmen, and
which travelers paid a toll to use?
A
Turnpikes
4
Q
What advantages did better roads bring?
A
Cheaper and quicker to transport goods;
fewer breakages of goods
5
Q
What name is given to the manmade waterways that created a network for
water transport across England?
A
Canals
6
Q
Within 1 year of opening, how many passengers used the Liverpool to
Manchester railway line?
A
Nearly ½ million
7
Q
Why did seaside towns like Blackpool become more popular in the 1800s?
A
Train travel was fast enough and cheap
enough to travel there on holiday
