The Industrial Revolution

Question 1

When was the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 1

between the late 1700’s and the 1800’s

Question 2

What things caused the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 2

• Capitalism
• European imperialism (led to more economic growth)
• The effects of the agricultural revolution
• The efforts to mine more coal

Question 3

What were living conditions like in the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 3

Living conditions where horrible (Children were put in factory and had to living on 15 shillings (75p) a week).

Question 4

What were the consequences of the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 4

1. More pollution in the air
2. More people moved to cites
3. Increase in Child Labour

Question 5

How did disease spread?

Answer 5

It was believed that disease was attracted by the bad living conditions and bad smells which created miasmas and sewage was on the streets.