WI2: Industrial Revolution Flashcards
Describe the Industrial Revolution.
The Industrial Revolution was a period of major industrialization that took place in England, characterized by the transition to new manufacturing processes and the development of factories.
What were the consequences of technology on labor during the Industrial Revolution?
Technology during the Industrial Revolution made labor easier, reduced the emphasis on human work, and increased free time for workers.
How did England’s natural resources contribute to the Industrial Revolution?
England’s natural resources such as water and coal power, iron ore, rivers, and harbors fueled the machines, facilitated trade, and supported industrial growth.
Describe the significance of the Textile Industry during the Industrial Revolution.
The Textile Industry played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution with inventions like the Spinning Jenny, which increased productivity but also displaced some workers.
What role did transportation innovations like Watt’s Steam Engine and Macadam Roads play in the Industrial Revolution?
They improved transportation efficiency, facilitating the movement of goods and people during the Industrial Revolution.
Describe the impact of railroads on life in Britain during the Industrial Revolution.
Railroads stimulated growth, created new jobs, boosted agricultural and fishing industries, and made travel easier.
What were some effects of industrialization on people’s lives?
Industrialization led to urbanization, with people flocking to cities, doubling populations, facing unsanitary living conditions, and experiencing a spread of diseases.
Define working conditions during the Industrial Revolution.
Working conditions were characterized by long hours, lack of regulations for adult workers, absence of workers’ compensation, and dangerous environments, with children and women facing exploitation and low pay.
Describe child labor.
Children who work to produce a good or service which can be sold for money.
