L2 - Industrial Revolution Britain Leads the Way

What are the fours reasons Britain was the leader of the Industrial Revolution?

• Access to Capital

• Population Boom

• Agricultural Revolution

• Access to Natural Resources

• Proximity to Europe

Why were Britain's Colonies important during the Industrial Revolution?

• Provided natural resources and a market for exports

• There were less enemies to for the British Empire to defend themselves from.

• They could send their criminals to Australia

• The British government could trial new technology on a smaller scale before implementing it at home.

The British population in 1750 was estimated to be 6.5 million. What was approximate population by 1900?

• 32.5 million

• 15.5 million

• 42.6 million

• 29.8 million

What factors caused the British population to rapidly grow? (select 2)

• Improved healthcare

• Improved living conditions

• Improved government policies

• Rapid Urbanisation

What 2 natural resources were abundant in Britain during the industrial revolution?

• Iron Ore & Coal

• Coal & Wool

• Cotton & Gold

• Iron Ore & Cotton

Matthew Boulton and James Watt are famous for inventing what?

• Steam Engine

• Spinning Jenny

• Vitoscope

• Internal Combustion Engine

What does the process of urbanisation relate to?

• People moving from urban areas to rural areas.

• People moving from rural areas to urban areas

• People moving from one country to another country

• People moving from urban areas to urban areas

What government policy caused rapid urbanisation in Britain?

• Enclosures Act 1773

• Slavery Abolition Act 1761

• Factories labour Act 1783

• Capitalist Agenda Act 1769

Is Urbanisation still occurring today?

• Yes

• No

• Only on even numbered months

Where did the Atlantic Triangular Trade Route operate between?

• Britain, USA and West Africa

• New Zealand, Australia and Britain

• USA, East Africa and South America

• Greece, Britain and Italy