other societal developments Flashcards
1
Q
what is the main driver of population change?
A
food supply
2
Q
when did the industrial revolution begin?
A
mid 1700s
3
Q
what was the industrial revolution?
A
the transition from labour intensive industries to technology manufacturing processes using machinery, fossil fuels and factories
4
Q
at the start of the industrial revolution how much did the population grow by and why?
A
57% because the industrial revolution changed agriculture and manufacturing processes and medicine so there was better access
5
Q
100 years after the industrial revolution how much did the population grow by?
A
100%
