Industrial Revolustion Flashcards
1
Q
When did the IR occur?
A
Around 1750
2
Q
The significance of the IR
A
Changed the world greatly and made huge technological advances
3
Q
Inventions of the IR
A
Steam engine, spinning Jenny
4
Q
Living conditions in the Industrial towns
A
Poor, dirty, unhygienic
5
Q
Working conditions faced by workers
A
Hard work, not safe, unhygienic
6
Q
Working conditions for children
A
Not safe, 12-14 hours, hard work
7
Q
IR impact on women
A
Had to work to survive and it created opportunities
8
Q
IR impact on crimes rates
A
Major increase in crime rates
9
Q
IR impact on the environment
A
Air pollution, water pollution and deforestation
