8.6 part 2 Flashcards
Why was the release of the steam engine in great britain in 1843 such a significant event?
Because it was the first commercial steam ship that was developed in 1807.
Describe the state of britains roads in early 1700’s?
The roads were very poor condition, built and maintained by locals
What did turnspike trusts do?
- Turnpike trusts were private organisations that built and operated toll roads in Britain and the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries. They emerged in 17th century Britain because local governments were unwilling to invest in roads. They issued bonds to finance investment and imposed tolls on road users.
Why did bussiness men demand new and imrpoved roads, bridges, canals and railways?
Because of the increase of turnpikes which needed quality roads, which made travel time decrease
What was the innovative about the 1779 bridge?
- The bridge was the worlds first iron structure
When was the first railway built in britain and for what purpose?
1825, for hauling materials. (transporting materials)
which was the first railway to link two majour citys? When was this completed?
- The Liverpool-Manchester railway in 1830
Use data from the text to show how quickly railways were developed?
- The first steam locomotive was built in 1801, withing a few years they developed a way to drive it on specific rails, and then with 20 years it became viable for human transport
How did better transport impact employment?
- With the introduction of greater transport, people were able to move to places with jobs available
Compare the london to Eidenburgh journey before the industrial revolution, by 1836, by 1850. Research the time journey for 2022.
In 1836 the trains were very slow, but they were able to make the full journey without stopping. The speed increased in 1850 as the infrastructure grew. Now a days, the time to get from London to Edinburgh is just below 4 and a half hours
How did railways improve access to commodities?
- Railways improved access to commodities due to its rapid travel speed. This improved the speed of business.
Canals-what stats are given for canals for 1760 to 1820?
The canals from 1760 to 1820 provided a transportation network for food and freight.
How were canals used?
They were used to transport food and freight from different parts of the river to others.
What items were shipped by canals?
Some of the items that were shipped through canals/rivers were food produce and freight goods. Manufactured goods were also quite common to be transported on the canal/river.
