British Parliament : Industrial growth Flashcards
When was the first piece of legislation passed ?
1833
How many inspectors were allocated for the whole country ?
4
How long could factories employ children for ?
Until 1844
What temperatures were iron workers often subject to ?
130°C
Why were factories so prosperous ?
Little to no regulations
How were factories kept so cheap ?
No windows
How would the middle class keep cost so low ?
Take advantage of lassiez faire policies
How did the middle class speed up industrialisation ?
Had lots of land so they could spring up mills and factories
How could the middle class to protect profits ?
Use rotten boroughs to but into politics and protect lassiez faire
What meant factories could be built anywhere ?
Steam train 1769
How many miles of turnpiked road was there ?
22,000 by 1838
When did more coal reach London by rail then sea ?
1867
What did the steam train do for the working class ?
Allowed them to move to built up areas
What are the 3 factors for industrial growth ?
Lassiez faire, Growth of middle class, Geographical Diversity
