Humanities Y8 Flashcards
What is strip farming?
Strip farming is a method of farming which involves cultivating a field partitioned into long, narrow strips which are alternated in a crop rotation system. It is used when a slope is too steep or when there is no alternative method of preventing soil erosion.
Why did the agricultural revolution occur?
The increased agricultural production of the 18th century can be traced to four interrelated factors: The increased availability of farmland. A favorable climate. More livestock.
Name one technology that aided the agricultural revolution.
Data preserved in soil
Explain how turnpikes changed Britain during the Industrial Revolution.
The result of the hanges in the Industrial Revolution was a complex transport system including roads, rail, canals and the London Underground. The changes came in several stages. First Roads were improved, then Canals were built and finally the Railway was developed.
Explain how canals changed Britain during the Industrial Revolution.
Canals were needed for the Industrial Revolution which was creating huge amounts of heavy produce which had to be moved. … Canals were the answer to moving heavy objects large distances. Canals were man-made rivers which were deep enough to cope with barges which were capable of moving nearly forty tonnes of weight.
Explain how railways changed Britain during the Industrial Revolution.
The impact of the railways was great. Industry benefited as goods could now be transported faster and in even greater quantities than before, reducing costs and creating bigger markets. The construction of the railway network also fueled demand for coal and steel. Ordinary people saw the benefits too.
Explain what life was like for children in the mills.
Children were apprenticed at nine and were given lodgings, food and an hour of schooling a week. Hours were long and the mills were noisy, hot, dusty and dangerous places to work. Medical records reveal that accidents and disease were common. Students could create an illustrated job description of the textile mills.
Explain what schools where like in Industrial Britain.
In 1833, the government passed the Factory Act making two hours of education a day compulsory for children working in factories. The government also granted money to charities for schools for the first time. In 1844, the Ragged Schools Union was set up to give schooling to very poor children.
