Industrial Revolution Flashcards
What was the job that majority of the population took before the Industrial Revolution?
About 80% of people was engaged in farming while 20% are everyone else
Why did the industrial revolution begin in Europe (in uk) rather than other colonies in the similar level as uk (such as China and India)?
Population growth, agricultural revolution, financial innovations, the enlightenment and the scientific revolution, coal and iron and government policies.
What is the industrial revolution?
Originating in Britain between the late 1700’s and early 1900’s, it was characterised by the introduction of machines/inventions for laborious work and the widespread use of mineral resources.
What was the importance of the industrial revolution?
It changed every aspect of life and business in Britain. Formerly rural areas quickly became urbanised hives of the industry.
who made the spinning jenny?
James Hargreaves, improving the spinning machine greatly
who created the flying shuttle?
John Kay, during 1733
Who first invented the steam engine?
Thomas Savery
Who improved the steam engine?
James Watt, where it used heat more efficiently amd used less fuel than before.
What were short term effects of the industrial revolution?
Large amount of jobs available, introductions of new inventions (that are soon improved in the future)
What were long term effects of the industrial revolution?
Increased mining jobs that increased pollution, health issues developed during mining
What are the negatives to factory working?
Poor working conditions, long hours, low pay, dangerous jobs and mistreatment of children
What is the defintion to an industry?
Manufacturing (making things) and businesses (selling things)
What is a definition of a factory?
Many machines set up large buildings where people went to work. A method of production that brought many workers and machines together.
What are positives to factory working?
People receive experience for future purposes and earn money.
What are the social impacts of the industrial revolution?
Urbanisation Poor living conditions - tenements Child labour Rise of labor Unions Growth of middle class
