Swindon Flashcards
(25 cards)
What was Swindon’s primary industry during the Industrial Revolution?
Railway engineering and manufacturing.
True or False: Swindon was a major center for textile production during the Industrial Revolution.
False.
Fill in the blank: The Great Western Railway works were established in Swindon in _____ (year).
1840.
What significant infrastructure was built in Swindon to support its railway industry?
The Swindon railway works.
Which famous engineer is associated with the railway works in Swindon?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
Multiple Choice: What type of workers were primarily employed at the Swindon railway works? A) Farmers B) Miners C) Engineers D) Textile workers
C) Engineers.
What was a major impact of the railway industry on the population of Swindon?
Significant population growth due to job opportunities.
True or False: Swindon was known for its clean air and green spaces during the Industrial Revolution.
False.
What was the primary mode of transportation for goods and people in Swindon during the Industrial Revolution?
Railways.
Fill in the blank: The population of Swindon increased from approximately _____ in 1801 to over 20,000 by 1901.
1,500.
What type of housing was built for workers in Swindon during the Industrial Revolution?
Terraced houses.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a social issue faced by Swindon during the Industrial Revolution? A) High literacy rates B) Overcrowding C) Abundant green spaces D) Low unemployment
B) Overcrowding.
What was one of the main challenges faced by workers at the Swindon railway works?
Poor working conditions.
True or False: The establishment of the railway works led to economic decline in Swindon.
False.
What was the role of the Swindon railway works in the broader context of the British railway system?
It was a crucial hub for manufacturing locomotives and railway equipment.
Fill in the blank: Swindon’s railway works contributed to the development of the _____ (technology) used in trains.
Steam engine.
What was one of the cultural impacts of the Industrial Revolution on Swindon?
The establishment of community events and social clubs.
Multiple Choice: What was a common health issue for workers in Swindon during the Industrial Revolution? A) Malaria B) Tuberculosis C) Heart disease D) Diabetes
B) Tuberculosis.
How did the railway industry affect transportation in Swindon?
It improved access to markets and facilitated trade.
True or False: Swindon was a quiet rural town before the arrival of the railway works.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ (event) in 1840 marked the beginning of Swindon’s transformation into an industrial town.
Opening of the railway works.
What type of education was emphasized for workers’ children in Swindon during the Industrial Revolution?
Basic literacy and vocational training.
Multiple Choice: What was a significant environmental consequence of industrialization in Swindon? A) Deforestation B) Air pollution C) Water scarcity D) Soil fertility
B) Air pollution.
What was the economic outcome for Swindon due to its railway industry?
Increased prosperity and economic growth.
