The Impact Of Industrialisation: GROWTH OF INDUSTRIAL TOWNS AND CITIES

Question 1

Growth of the populations of large cities

Answer 1

In 1750 only London and Edinburgh had populations of over 50000 but by 1851 there were 29 cities of this size

Question 2

Change in where people lived

Answer 2

Prior to industrialisation the majority of people worked on the land

Question 3

Demand for housing

Answer 3

The demand was met by factory owners who built them close to factories and provided basic accomodation- the stability that came with a job and a home enabled workers to settle down with their families

Question 4

Manchester growth

Answer 4

Had a population of 25000 in 1772 but by 1831 it had grown to 182000