Agricultural Revolution
What was the movement where landowners fenced off common land for farming?
The Enclosure Movement.
What happened to many farmers who lost their land during the Enclosure Movement?
They moved to cities to find work.
What were some of the inventions from the Industrial Revolution?
Steam engine, spinning jenny, cotton gin, etc.
Which country is credited with beginning the Industrial Revolution?
Great Britain
How did transport improvements affect trade and industry?
Railways and canals made it cheaper and faster to move goods and materials.
What effect did the Agricultural Revolution have on population?
It caused the population to grow because more food was available.
What were working conditions like in early factories?
Long hours, low pay, and dangerous conditions.
What invention helped spin multiple threads at once?
The spinning jenny.
What period came before the Industrial Revolution?
The Agricultural Revolution.
How did the Industrial Revolution change women’s roles in society?
Many began working in factories, challenging traditional domestic roles.
What invention allowed farmers to plant seeds more efficiently during the Agricultural Revolution?
The seed drill.
What were some health hazards experienced in Industrial Town?
Crowds, no system of sewerage, disease, rubbish, poor housing ...
What invention allowed for faster communication over long distances?
The telegraph.
What was coal mainly used for during the Industrial Revolution?
Powering steam engines and factories.
What law limited the number of hours children could work?
The Factory Acts.
Which animal was selectively bred by Robert Bakewell to be bigger and stronger?
Sheep (and other livestock).
In what ways were children disadvantaged during the Industrial Revolution?
Forced to work long hours in dangerous factories, coal mines, or as chimney sweeps. Young as five or six years old. They were paid very little money ...
How did the steam engine revolutionise factory production?
It allowed factories to be built anywhere, not just near rivers, and powered machines efficiently.
What is the name of the movement where people moved from farms to cities?
Urbanisation.
What was the goal of most 19th-century labor unions?
To win improvements through collective bargaining and strikes
How did crop rotation improve farming?
It kept the soil healthy and increased crop yields.
How did industrialisation widen the gap between rich and poor?
Factory owners became wealthy while workers stayed in poverty with little social mobility.
Who invented the steam engine?
James Watt.
The Industrial Revolution started in the…
18th century (around 1750)
What is the principle of laissez-faire?
The government should not interfere in business.