Britain in 1783 Flashcards
(30 cards)
What was the Industrial Revolution?
Huge economic, social and political change which brought great wealth to the middle class and poverty to the working class. Britain transitioned from an agrarian society to an industrial one.
What were the consequences of the IR? (5)
What were the consequences of the IR? (5)
What were the SOCIAL impacts of Population Growth?
- overcrowding
- slums where disease was rife
- POVERTY
What places were important industrial centres in 1783?
The North, Midlands & London
What was the population in 1783?
10.5 million
What was a major problem in society during 1783?
POVERTY
What were the ECONOMIC impacts of Population Growth?
- more workers
- higher demand on resources
- fuelled agriculture
How did the English economy change?
from agrarian to industrial
What were the POLITICAL impacts of population growth?
overcrowding showed that the gov had a laissez-faire attitude towards public health = political unrest
ALSO! political unrest due to social divide
What were the SOCIAL impacts of urbanisation?
change in living conditions = poorer standard of living
What were the ECONOMIC impacts of urbanisation?
- Job Opportunities
What were the POLITICAL impacts of urbanisation?
class divide
more independence
What were the POLITICAL impacts of more women being in the workforce?
- more equality
- would inspire them later on to advocate for more rights
What were the SOCIAL & ECONOMIC consequences of the change in class systems & growing workers discontent?
- low pay for working class =can afford less amenities
- wider social gulf as only the middle class benefitted
What were the POLITICAL impacts of the change in class systems & increase in workers discontent?
radicals, reformers & protest groups challenged the aristocratic dominion over politics for more democracy and better rights
What were the SOCIAL + POLITICAL impacts of the change in transportation?
- people could travel = wider connections
- political ideas could spread
What were the ECONOMIC impacts of the change in transportation?
trade routes
How did transport change in Britain?
canals to railways
What was the rate of the Industrial Revolution?
a longer-term process
How many worked in non-mechanised sectors in 1851?
the majority of workers
What was Britain’s international position in 1783?
- ‘the workshop of the world’
- 100 year head start on industrialisation
- most advanced nation in the world
- loss of 13 american colonies
Why did Britain lose it’s American colonies?
due to the American war of Independence (1776-1783)
What did Britain have in 1806?
unparalleled peace and prosperity after the French Revolution
