IN THE BEGINNING
The industry that existed before the Industrial Revolution
Cottage Industry
This rapid growth was because of the shift from agricultural to industrial
Population
This is considered the most significant technological advance of the Industrial Revolution
Steam power
These were passed during the Industrial Revolution to improve working conditions
Laws
This group protested the changes of the Industrial Revolution
1750
These areas of cities were created from the increased population
I invented the Steam Engine
James Watt
The British government implemented these to improve working conditions
Factory reforms/Factory Acts
Destroying and smashing new machines
The product made in textile factories
Cloth for garments
Pollution
This was created to spin yard more efficiently
The spinning Jenny
Under the Factory Act of 1819, these were the maximum number of hours children were allowed to work
12 hours
These organisations were formed and campaigned for improved wages and working conditions
Trade Unions
Families were increasing in size because of this
To earn more money and increase the family income.
I invented the Spinning Jenny
James Hargreaves
Under the Factory Act of 1833, this was the minimum age of factory workers
9 years old
This was the main reason for children having to work in mines and factories
To help support their family
Power was originally sourced from this
Horse power
This replaced wood as the major fuel source
Coal
Under the Factory Act of 1850, women and children were prohibited from working before or after these hours
Before 6am and after 6pm
This man was a factory owner throughout Scotland, he didn’t employ children, provided younger children with an education, and provided clean, comfortable housing
Robert Owen