The Industrial Revolution Flashcards
When did the Industrial Revolution Start
1750-1890
What had developed in the Industrial revolution
Transport, buildings, materials and Factories
What were the main factors that Led to the Industrial revolution
Brittan had lots of Raw Materials, Growing and increasing population, Growing Overseas Trade, Better Transport, Talented individuals and key Entrepreneurs.
How did Brittan having lots of raw materials act as a catalyst towards the Industrial Revolution
Iron was A key material that Brittan had a lot of. Iron was used to make machines, railways and cannons. This meant that Brittan could sell the materials to the public or other countries for money. British industry could now develop and expand all the time.
How did Brittan having a growing and increasing population act as a catalyst towards the Industrial Revolution
During the industrial revolution the world population in creased by 6 times which made London have 4.5 million people by 1900. This meant that Brittan could produce more goods so there was enough for everyone. More people meant that there was enough workers in the industry’s.
How did Brittan having oversees trade act as a catalyst towards the Industrial Revolution
Brittan could trade goods with other countries around the world. This now meant that they could get materials all over the world very easily. They became very rich over this.
How did Brittan having better transport act as a catalyst towards the Industrial Revolution
Steam trains are introduced, new railways so it is quicker to transport goods and find new places.
How did Brittan having talented individuals and key Entrepreneurs act as a catalyst towards the Industrial Revolution
Britain was lucky as it was full of talented individuals and inventors. These people created new machines and inventions to help improve British Industry. Then ENTREPENEURS –people who make money from creating a business – use these inventions to make more money for British Industry and themselves.
On a block of 40 houses how many people would serve 6 toilets
360
How much did it cost to empty a cespit
£1 which was 5 weeks of rent back then.
Why didn’t the people just build drainage systems?
It was too expensive to build proper drainage systems. The poor could not pay this type of money and the wealthier members of a city were not willing to pay for such an expensive item if it did not benefit them. Liverpool had a drainage system built but only in the areas where the rich merchants and businessmen lived. None existed in the areas where the poor lived. By 1830, 50% of Manchester had no drainage system.
What contributed to the great stink
By the 1890s, there were approximately 300,000 horses and 1,000 tons of dung a day in London.
Was the Great Stink the only time London’s air was extremly deadly
There were two times in London’s history when the air became not just foul-smelling but actually deadly: the Great Stink and the Great Smog.
What was the great smog
The Great Smog was when the air became so polluted and thick that people couldn’t see or breathe on the streets of London!
What were some of the most deadly diseases at the time.
Cholera, Typhoid, Smallpox, Scarlet Fever and Measles.
