How the Industrial Revolution changed Britain? Flashcards
What did the population in Britain increase to, from 1750-1900?
6.5 million 32.5 million
What did the Industrial Revolution in Britain lead to?
New factories and textile mills being built around Britain
Why did industrial and commercial cities grow during the Industrial Revolution in Britain?
More people moved to these cities, such as London and Manchester, to work at new factories
What transformed major industries and impacted peoples everyday lives during the Industrial Revolution in Britain?
New sources of power such as steam power and electricity
How did transport and communication improve during the Industrial Revolution in Britain?
Towns became linked by canals, roads and railway lines
What was the new social class that emerged during the Industrial Revolution?
The wealthy industrialists and merchants of the middle class, known as the bourgeoisie
