Industrial_Revolution_Revision_Booklet Flashcards
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What does ‘Industrial’ mean?
Refers to anything related to industry or manufacturing.
What does ‘Revolution’ mean?
A significant change or transformation in a particular area.
Why is the Industrial Revolution significant?
It transformed the way goods were produced and societies functioned.
What was the Industrial Revolution?
A period of major technological, economic, and social change that began in the late 18th century.
How did society change as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
Society experienced urbanisation, changes in labor, and shifts in social structures.
Why do historians consider this period a turning point in history?
It marked the transition to new manufacturing processes and societal organization.
What social factor contributed to the Industrial Revolution?
Population growth led to higher demand for goods.
What technological factor contributed to the Industrial Revolution?
Inventions such as the steam engine.
What political factor encouraged the Industrial Revolution?
A stable government encouraged investment.
What was the Enclosure system?
A system where land was divided and fenced, increasing farming efficiency.
What new farming techniques emerged during the Agricultural Revolution?
Crop rotation and selective breeding.
What was the impact of increased food production during the Agricultural Revolution?
It supported population growth and led to lower food prices.
What is the Cottage Industry?
A system where handmade goods were produced at home.
What is the Factory System?
A system of large-scale production using machines.
What were the working conditions in factories during the Industrial Revolution?
Long hours, low wages, and poor working conditions.
Who invented the Steam Engine?
James Watt.
What was the impact of the Spinning Jenny?
It increased textile production.
What was the role of railways in the Transport Revolution?
They allowed for faster movement of goods and people.
What were the living conditions in urban areas during the Industrial Revolution?
Overcrowded, poor sanitation, and high disease rates.
What were the key issues associated with the Dark Side of Industrialisation?
Child labour, exploitation, environmental pollution, and imperialism.
What is a resource?
Something that can be used to achieve a goal or complete a task.
What are the types of resources?
Natural, human, and material resources.
What is a source?
The place where information comes from.
What are the steps in writing a source analysis?
Initial observations, making inferences, contextual knowledge, usefulness & limitations.
