Industrial Revolution - Short Answers

Question 1

Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in Great Britain?

Answer 1

1. Access to natural resources, ie..iron/coal.
2. Agricultural sector steady growing 18th century.
3. Population increase.
4. The Enlightenment and the Scientific Revolution

Question 2

How did the Industrial Revolution impact society?

Answer 2

It made machine-based manufacturing more common, and increased the population and average income. Instead of farming, people came to cities to work. Women and children worked in factories as well.

Question 3

Factory Life and Working Conditions.

Answer 3

Factory Working Conditions
•Long working hours
•Low wages
•Cruel discipline
•Fierce systems of fine
•Accidents
•Health

Life in the City
•Pollution
•Overcrowding
•Disease
•Waste disposal
•Poor quality housing
•Lack of fresh water