Changes in Industry
why did the weavers not like James Hargreaves
Because they were scared of losing their jobs
Coal mine owners were..?
wealthy
Iron was most needed here
When was the 18th century?
Who invented the tarmac?
Mc Adam
Who invented the "Rocket" locomotive?
George Stephenson
What is the difference between the domestic system and the factory system?
domestic system is working at home and factory system is working in factory
What was often cut off from the outside world?
coal mining villages
What is smelting?
melting ores from the ground
How many miles on the road was the turnpike trust controlled?
35400 miles
Why was the 1844 Railway Act important?
It made railways safer and easier to use
Who invented the spinning jenny?
James hargreaves
How many trips with baskets on their back did older girls have to make to the surface
20 trips
This person discovered new fuel for smelting
Who is Abraham Darby
What was the name of the canal connecting Worsley and Manchester?
Bridge water canal
What were some worries people had about railways?
They thought railways might harm health, damage property, or disrupt communities
Why did the spinning jenny not end the domestic system?
because the machine was cheap to make and easy to use so the families could still use them in their houses
What do the drift mines look like?
Miners dug into hillsides and used wooden posts for stabilisation. They also dug an adit for drainage
What is wrought iron?
Used to make machinery and tools
What mainly doubled the canal success?
Public reaction
What was life like for navvies who built the railways?
Navvies had tough jobs with low pay, faced dangers, and lived in poor housing.
Why is the invention of a new technology (like the spinning jenny) met with fear and resistance?
Because the new tech is more efficient and needs less workers, so people are scared to lose their job.
How much coal was produced in 1750?
4.75 million tonnes
What is cast iron?
Makes cannons and stoves
When were the roads poorly maintained?
early 18th century
How did railways change travel and trade during the Industrial Revolution?
Railways made travel and trade faster, cheaper, and helped cities grow.