the industrial revolution Flashcards
1
Q
describe the average working day in a factory as a laborer
A
many injuries and death low wages inflexible working hours long working hours dangerous cold relationship between employer and employee
2
Q
describe Britain’s economy before the industrial revolution
A
mostly rural areas and manual labor
3
Q
why was there a great demand for child labour during the industrial revolution
A
form of cheap labor
obedient and submissive
likely to respond to punishment
4
Q
name 3 inventions that were made during the industrial revolution
A
seed drill horse hole steam train