The Industrial Revolution

When was the Industrial Revolution?

• 1800-1950

• 1600-1750

• 1750-1900

• 1650-1900

What is the Industrial Revolution?

• A period of empire building

• A period of great technological advancement

• A period of war

How many people lived in the countryside in 1750?

• 8/10

• 6/10

• 9/10

• 1/10

How many people lived in the countryside in 1900?

• 1/10

• 4/10

• 5/10

• 2/10

What is the domestic system?

• People cleaning their homes

• People building roads and canals

• People using steam power

• People producing goods in their own homes

Which type of power developed during the Industrial Revolution?

• Wind power

• Steam power

• Nuclear power

• Thermal power

How long did it take to go from London to Scotland in 1750?

• 12 Days

• 16 Days

• 12 Hours

• 16 Hours

How long did it take to go from London to Scotland in 1900?

• 4 Hours

• 2 Hours

• 10 Hours

• 9 Hours

How many people worked in farming in 1750?

• 80%

• 50%

• 40%

• 90%

How many people worked in farming in 1900?

• 50%

• 30%

• 20%

• 10%