Changes during the Industrial Revolution in Britain Flashcards
(20 cards)
Where in africa were the slaves captured?
In West Africa
What plantations did they work on?
Cotton, Tabacco, rice and sugar.
What was done with the produce?
It was taken to Britain to be made into goods which were then sold in West Africa and other parts of the world.
What did Britain get out of this?
They made a large profit.
Where is Bristol?
It is in south-west England
What raw materials were imported and what goods were exported?
Raw cotton and sugar were brought in and woven cotton cloth were exported
For about how many years was Bristol an important slaving port?
About hundred years
What did farms consist of before the industrial revolution?
They were open fields which did not have fences, hedges or walls
What is common land?
Land that is shared and can be used by anyone.
What was the enclosure system?
The act of making common land privately owned.
What was the cottage industry?
Products made at home; in a cottage.
What does manufacture mean?
To make things using machines.
What changed in machinery during the industrial revolution?
There were machines that produced goods more quickly than by hand.
What were factories made for?
The new machines were too big to fit into people’s houses.
Who improved the technology of the steam engine?
James Watt
Who invented “tarmac” roads?
John MacAdam
What is indentured labour?
Workers who are on contract to work for a certain length at a certain wage for an employer.
Why was there such high demand for sugar in britain?
The climate in Britain was not right for growing sugarcane, and so there was not any sugar.
What was used to sweeten food instead of sugar?
Honey
What can indentured workers do after their contract is finished?
They could sign a new contract or be “free” and start their own business.
