Unit 1: Industrial Revolution Flashcards
(10 cards)
How did scientific and technical innovation contribute to the UK’s industrialization?
Inventions like the steam engine and spinning jenny mechanized production and revolutionized transport.
How did Japan and the UK differ in how they applied scientific innovation?
The UK developed it internally; Japan borrowed and adapted foreign ideas.
Why is the Industrial Revolution considered ‘revolutionary’?
It dramatically changed how goods were produced, how people lived, and how economies functioned—driven by inventions and new technologies.
How did UK transport innovations support industrial growth?
Railways and steamships made it easier to move goods, people, and raw materials efficiently.
What social changes occurred in the UK due to industrialization?
Urbanization, rise of the working class, child labor, poor working conditions.
How did Japan begin industrializing?
After the Meiji Restoration (1868), Japan borrowed Western technology and sent students abroad to learn new skills.
What role did the Japanese government play in industrialization?
It heavily invested in infrastructure, education, and imported machinery—leading to rapid modernization.
What was Japan’s goal with industrialization?
To strengthen the country, avoid colonization, and become a global power using science and innovation.
What are some negative effects of industrialization in both countries?
Social inequality, pollution, poor working/living conditions, and overwork.
