Industrial Revolution - intro

What was the Industrial Revolution underpinned by?

• Political revolution

• Agricultural Revolution

• Social Revolution

• Exploration

Answer explanation

From the 1700-1800s, agricultural production increased exponentially.

This means more things were produced from farms.

What happened when machines started to replace animal power on farms?

• less farm workers were needed

• food production increased

• many farm workers moved to the city

• nothing happened

Which one was the most important invention during the Industrial Revolution

• The computer

• The Steam Engine

• The airplane

Answer explanation

The steam engine powered many factories, trains/locomotives, and ships

Industrial cities were horrible to live in

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Cities were overcrowded and dirty.

Factories were also very dangerous to work in.

You could even get sent to Australia for 7 years as a prisoner for stealing a loaf of bread

What percentage of people lived in British towns in 1750?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

By 1850, what percentage of British people lived in cities

• 35%

• 40%

• 45%

• 50%

what about the percentage in 1900?

• 80%

• 85%

• 90%

• 95%

Why do you think Britain was in a good position for the Industrial Revolution