Year 8 - Industrial Revolution Changes

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The Industrial Revolution is typically seen as the period between:

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1750-1900

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What was the population of Britain in 1750?

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10million

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What was the population of Britain in 1900?

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42million

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Who was the monarch in 1750?

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King George II

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Who was the monarch in 1900?

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Queen Victoria

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How long did it take to get from London to Edinburgh in 1750?

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12 Days

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How long did it take to get from London to Edinburgh in 1900?

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9 Hours

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What % of the population lived in the countryside in 1750?

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80%

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What % of the population lived in the countryside in 1900?

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20%

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What were most machines powered by in 1750?

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Water, hand or animals.