Britain as the birth place
What raw material did Britain have an abundance?
Coal
What does “Fallow“ mean?
Unused field
What was invention that turned coal and water into energy?
What are the two transport vehicles that used the steam engines?
Steam locomotives and steamships
True or False: The poor and unemployed farmers were better off during the Agricultural Revolution.
False
How did British farmers travel?
By walking or riding animals (horses and donkeys)
Who created the four field cycle?
Charles Townsend
How did the factory system change?
The working place got bigger, more workers that had little skills with few skilled workers.
What affect did the increase of turnpike roads have?
Roads were improved made more reliable and convenient ways to travel, decreasing time to travel
What famous building was made out of iron during the Industrial Revolution?
The Eiffel Tower
Why was illness so common?
Because of the lack of hygiene practices (such as hand washing) and lack of water removal and purification structures.
How did the land enclosures benefit land owners?
Land owners were able to earn more from their own land and often specialised in their fields.
Name one invention and what it does
*subject to answer
Why were total boats replaced by steam boats?
Because Steam boats were faster and reliable
What impact did the agricultural revolution have to the economy?
More crops with less work and more efficiency.
True or false: It was easy to start a business because it was easy to get loans and take risks.
True
What were two inventions made during the Agricultural Revolution and still exist to this day?
The seed driller and threshing machine.
What was charcoal replaced by and why?
Coke replaced charcoal because it required less material and burnt hotter.
How long did it take to travel from London to Edinburgh on a stream locomotive (train)?
8 hours
What did mining and development of roads lead to?
Mass deforestation.
How did the British maintain their imperial power?
Through their powerful navy and colonies.
Name the four crops used in the Four Field System
Clovers, Root crops (turnips, carrots), Wheat and Barley.
Name three ways that the steam engine was used
Machines, mining, cotton spinning, flour mills, breweries, sugar cane crushing.
What were the 3 paths of transport that were improved and made more of?
Roads, Canals, Railroads/Tracks
Why was the economy able to flourish?
Because of the improvement of transport, development in technology and processing of materials, and the increase of the working population.