Industrial Revolution Flashcards
Who created the steam engine
James Watt
What law was introduced in the late 19th century for children
School was a law for children 5 - 10
How long approximately did it take to get from london to scotland in 1750 and in 1850
Around 12 days and then decreased to 8 hours
What is the structure of an interpretation question?
Intro - main point of interpretation
First paragraph - why it is convincing and evidence
Second paragraph - why it is unconvincing and evidence
Conclusion- overall opinion and why
What was the industrial revolution
A period in Britain where factories replaced farming and people did not rely on domestic methods of production. ( only really need to know the first part)
What is an invention
Something unique which either improves on something before or is completely new
What is a pauper
A poor person
What is a privy
Communal toilet
What is miasma
Belief that diseases could be spread by bad air
What kind of jobs did children do during Industrial Revolution
- Work in cotton factories
- coal mines
- chimney sweeps
- human scarecrow etc.
How did the population change
Increased from 11 million to 40 million
How were houses in the industrial revolution
Back to back housing
Who created the steam train
George stephenson
