Trade and industry Flashcards
What laws were repealed in 1846?
Corn laws
What were the Corn laws?
Tariffs and other trade restrictions on imported cereal grains
What government policies helped the development of industry in the 19th century?
Free trade
How did free trade help the development of industry in 19th century Britain?
Raw materials could be imported more cheaply
What year did the number of hours women and children could work in factories get limited to 10hrs.
1847
In 1847, the number of hours women and children could work in factories got limited… to how many hours?
10 hours
Who pioneered the railway engine?
Father and son George and Robert Stephenson
During what period did a major expansion of railways take place?
Victorian period
Which country’s industry led the world in the 19th century?
Great Britain
In what way was British industry world leader in the 19th century?
It produced more than 1/2 the world’s:
Iron,
Coal,
Cotton cloth
What year was the Great Exhibition opened in Hyde Park?
1851
Where was the Great Exhibition of 1851 held?
London, Hyde Park
What was The Crystal Palace
A huge building of iron and glass
which housed the 1851 Great Exhibition
What was exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851?
From huge machines to hand made good.
Exhibits from all over the world but mainly made in Britain.
