Industrial Revolution Assessment

What did Britain rely on before the Industrial Revolution?

• Agriculture (farming)

• Brewing

• Fishing

​In 1750, only ​ (a)   % of people lived in towns and cities. However, by 1900, ​ (b)   % of people lived in towns and cities.

• 15
• 85
• 50
• 35
• 100

What was the first invention of the Industrial Revolution?

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Which industry did these inventions impact the most?

Groups:

(a) Textiles

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(b) Steel

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(c) Transport

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If you were late to work in a factory, you would get a _ _ _ _.

Do you think working in a factory during the Industrial Revolution was a good or bad job? Explain your answer using examples.

What was the main belief about the cause of disease in the 19th century?

• God's punishment

• Miasma (bad air)

• Astrology (planets)

The Government's attitude towards public health at the start of the 19th century was 'Laissez Faire'. This meant...

• Do as much as possible to help.

• Do nothing to help / leave it alone.

Match the picture of the person to the description.

• I realised dirty water was the problem.

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• I helped create the Public Health Act

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• I made improvements to the steam engine.

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Do you think attitudes towards public health have improved since the Industrial Revolution? Explain your answer using examples.