New JC History - The Industrial Revolution (Part One)

What was 'the Bloody Code'?

• It meant people were executed for small crimes

• The code of honour butchers had to follow

• A deadly disease that killed thousands in London

• A promise made by British Police Force members

Who created the new British police force in 1829?

• John Howard

• Sir Robert Peel

• Elizabeth Fry

• Thomas Newcomen

What had the population in Britain risen to by the year 1900?

• 7 million

• 17 million

• 22 million

• 42 million

What did Richard Trevithick invent?

• A small engine on wheels that led to the invention of the train

• The automobile/car

• He invented the light bulb

• He set up the new British police force

What is the name of this early version of the train?

• The Bullet

• The Rocket

• Lightning

• Thunder

Which of these was NOT a consequence/effect of more railways in Britain?

• Faster, cheaper transport

• Growth of tourism

• Canals became less popular

• More people moved away from cities

Who invented the first steam engine?

• Sir Robert Peel

• Richard Trevithick

• Thomas Newcomen

• George Stephenson

What was the first steam engine used for?

• Pumping water out of mines

• Transporting coal

• A fairground ride

• Lifting steel

Which of these statements about the Industrial Revolution is NOT true?

• It began in America

• By 1850 more than half of Britain's population lived in cities

• It helped Britain to become the wealthiest nation on Earth.

• The Industrial Revolution was run on coal

True or False: Life expectancy improved during the Industrial Revolution.

• True

• False