Post 1850s Britain Flashcards
1
Q
Industrial revolution
A
Took place from 1750 to around the 1850’s
New manufacturing processes
Became worlds leading commercial nation – controlling a
global trading empire
2
Q
What were the 7 changes to society in post 1850s
A
- Urbanisation
- Regularity of wages increased
- Establishment of police force
- Increasingly literate society
- Technological advancements
- Newspapers and media sources available
- Saturday half day - shorter working week
