History of Manchester

When did the Romans begin settling near the river Medlock?

• 79 CE

• 100 CE

• 50 CE

• 200 CE

What was the main industry in Manchester during the Industrial Revolution?

• Steel production

• Cotton trading

• Shipbuilding

• Coal mining

What was the population of Manchester in 1853?

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 300,000

• 400,000

What term is used to describe the decline of industries in the UK?

• De-industrialisation

• Re-industrialisation

• Pre-industrialisation

• Post-industrialisation

When did regeneration in Manchester begin?

• 1960

• 1970

• 1980

• 1990

What did the Romans build near the river Medlock?

• A bridge

• A fort

• A market

• A road

What happened to Manchester's cotton mills during the industry decline?

• They expanded

• They closed

• They modernized

• They relocated

What was a major effect of industrialisation in Manchester?

• Decrease in population

• Increase in agriculture

• Introduction of new machinery

• Decline in trade

What continued to grow after the Romans settled near the river Medlock?

• The fort

• The market town

• The river

• The bridge

What is a current characteristic of Manchester's regeneration?

• Decline in population

• Many new businesses

• Closure of factories

• Decrease in trade